The contribution of Benjamin Lewis Rice to the Archaeology of the erstwhile State of Mysore, cannot be adequately appreciated in mere words. His publications on Epigraphy and Kannada literature as well as Gazetteers speak volumes for the devoted service of this savant. Without the availability of even proper transportation, he and his Pandits in the Department of Archaeology have traversed the length and breadth of the erstwhile State documenting epigra-phical and other archaeological remains and making them available in print. With all the facilities available today, such a volume of work is not forthcoming. Therefore, it is our duty to pay homage to Benjamin Lewis Rice.
Apart from the academic research he has carried out, Rice was also known for his proper reporting of the activities of the Department. Thus, even though short, his Annual Reports from 1885 to 1905 are worthy of note. Dr. Sundara who held fort of the Directorate during my deputation to Government of India has rendered valuable service in putting all these Annual Reports into a single volume besides giving an authentic life sketch of Benjamin Lewis Rice. I would like to record my appreciation to Dr. Sundara for this work and I hope this volume will be welcomed by the scholars and students.
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