Purā-jagat: Indian archaeology, history and culture: latest
researches in honour of late Shri Jagat Pati Joshi: editors, C.
Margabandhu .. [et al.]. — 1st ed. — Delhi : Bharatiya Kala Prakashan,
2012
Jagat Pati Joshi, Indian archaeologist; contributed articles.
ISBN 9788180902604 OCoLC#801778200
DK-222996
Pura-Jagat is a massive collection of about a hundred scholarly
papers reflecting a broad spectrum of the very recent research studies,
together with the latest research trends in Indian archaeology, history
and culture. Thematically organized, the papers focus on various
aspects of prehistory, protohistory, rock-art, copper hoard archaeology,
iron age and megaliths, early historic archaeology, archaeology of
Buddhism, medieval archaeology, regional archaeological studies,
environmental archaeology, ethno-archaeological studies, ethno-botanical
studies, history, epigraphy, numismatics, architecture, sculpture,
iconography and painting, museum studies, conservation of monuments,
chemical preservations, heritage studies, studies in neighbouring
countries, archaeology and technology, new archaeological
interpretations, and also role of libraries in Archaeological Survey of
India (ASI).
Dr Jagat Pati Joshi (1932-2008): the retired Director General of the
ASI, whom Pura-Jagat seeks to commemorate, was a highly distinguished
archaeologist, versatile scholar, tireless researcher, prolific writer,
efficient administrator, excellent conversationalist, and a warm-hearted
man. With wide-ranging academic concerns, the late Dr Joshi was the
first scholar to bridge the gap between Indus Valley Civilization and
Painted Grey Ware. During his nearly four-decade-long association with
the ASI, he not only excavated many sites, but also discovered several
new Harappan sites in Gujarat, more specially in the Rann of Kuttch. As
Director General of the ASI, he set out planned programmes of
explorations and excavations in many parts of India, supporting all
kinds of archaeological, geochronological, scientific, and other allied
studies for understanding environmental changes through the ages and for
understanding technical development of ancient metal technology. Dr
Joshi also laid emphasis on both extensive and intensive study of
explored and excavated materials, standing monuments, ancient sculptures
and paintings, ancient coins, and epigraphic material for rewriting
Indian history – to dispel many a distortion created by some of the
biased British historians.
Among the contributors to the commemorative volume figure eminent
archaeologists, Indologists, historians, culture scholars, museum
specialists, cataloguers, librarians, conservators, besides the late
Joshi’s erstwhile friends, colleagues, and young admirers in the ASI.
The papers here are abundantly supported by many line-drawings and
photographs.
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