About the Book
A Sketch of the Dynasties of Southern India, compiled by Robert Sewell, offers a detailed historical account of the ruling dynasties in Southern India Commissioned by the British government, the work explores the rise and fall of key regional powers, including the Cholas, Pandyas, and Vijayanagara Empire. Sewell's compilation provides insight into the political, cultural, and architectural achievements of these dynasties, helping to document Southern India's rich historical legacy.
About the Author
Robert Sewell (1845-1925) was a British civil servant, historian, and archaeologist in British India. Known for his expertise in South Indian history and architecture, he authored A Sketch of the Dynasties of Southern India, offering detailed accounts of regional rulers. Sewell's work remains significant in South Indian historiography.
Preface
The contents of this volume are extracted from a larger work, Vol. II, of the Archaeological figure serios of Southern India. It is thought that the separate publication of this slight historical sketch may be of use to many students of history who would not care to burden themselves with a larger work, much of which is taken up with lists of Inscriptions and Chronological Tables intended for the use of those practically engaged in making the bricks out of which the complete historical structure will hereafter be built.
This sketch of the Dynasties is, of course, not intended as a complete history. The subject of Both Indian History is as yet in its infancy, and it is only because it is felt we must be made in some shape or another that this volume makes its appearance. Armed with this, madders will, it is hoped, feel themselves on fairly sure ground when they seek for information regarding some kingdom or sovereign of the peninsula, and little by little we shall advance in our knowledge. very strongly that a beginning
Some of the principal families, not royal, who can boast of antiquity have been included in this list, since all information of that kind helps forward our knowledge of the march of events.
The arrangement is alphabetical, to assist reference.
