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 “II. Haridwdr, on the Ganges, with the opposite city Mayurpoora.

“III. Manddwar, Sambhal, and Sahaswdii, in Itoliilkhand.

“IV. Karsdna near KMsganj.

"V. Sankissa, between Mainpuri and Fattehgarh, whore it is known that many remains of Buddhism still exist. This was one of the sacred places amongst the Buddhists.

“VI. Mathura.— In one of the ancient mounds outside the city the remains of a large monastery have been lately dis­ covered. Numerous statues, sculptured pillars, and inscribed bases of columns, have been brought to light. Amongst these inscriptions, some, which are dated in an unknown era, are of special interest and value. They belong most probably to the first century of the Christian era, and one of them records the name of the great King lluvishka, who is pre­ sumed to be the same as the Indo-Scytliian King Ilushka.

“VII. Delhi.— The Hindu remains of Delhi are few, but interesting. The stone pillars of Asoka and the iron pillar are well known, but the other remains have not yet been described, although none have been more frequently visited than the magnificent ruined cloisters around the Kutb Minar, which belong to the period of the Great Tuar dynasty.

“VIII. Kanouj.— No account of the ruins of this onco celebrated capital has yet been published. Several ruins aro known to exist, but it may be presumed that many moro would be brought to light by a careful^survey of the site.

“IX. Kausambi.— On the Jumna 30 miles above Alla­ habad.— The true position of this once famous city has only lately been ascertained. It has not yet been visited, but it may be .confidently expected that its remains would well repay examination.

“X. Allahabad.— The only existing relics of antiquity that I am aware of aro the well known pillar of Asoka and the holy tree in one of the underground apartments of the fort. Many buildings onco existed, but I am afraid that they were all destroyed to furnish materials for the erection of the fort in the reign of Akbar.

“XI. To the south of Allahabad there are the ruins of Kajrdho and Mahoba, the two capitals of the ancient Chandel