Preface
List of Illustrations
1. The Ashmound Problem
1. Introduction
2. Early Investigations
Colonel Colin Mackenzie’s Discoveries
Observations by Captain Newbold and Other Workers
Robert Bruce Foote’s Studies
Contributions of Later Workers
2. Raymond Allchin’s Contributions to Ashmound Studies
1. Early Studies in the Raichur Doab
2. Entry into the Problem of Ashmounds
Problem Identification and Methodological
Considerations
Contents of Cattle-Keepers
3. Post-Cattle-Keepers Studies
1. Revival of Metal-Working Theories
2. Other Studies
3. Investigations in the Shorapur Doab
4. Budihal Excavations
4. Sequel to Budihal Excavations
1. Further Studies in the Bellary Area
2. Post-Modern Interpretations
5. Discussion
Appendix I: C-14 Dates from Budihal Excavation near
Kodekal
Appendix II: On the Form and Function of Perforated
Pottery of the Southern Neolithic Culture
Appendix III: Hoe with Neolithic Analogues from
Guntur District, Coastal Andhra Pradesh
Appendix IV: Personal Letter from Dr. Raymond Allchin
about Recent Research on Ashmounds
References
Index
About the Book & Author
