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 accounts of classical writers, an endeavour is made to establish a thesis as to the character of the Government of the time. The constitution was a benevolent form of monarchy with democratic institutions, almost modern in character. My grateful acknowledgments are due to Professors S. Krishnaswami Aiyangar and K. A. Nilakanta Sastri for valuable suggestions and guidance in the whole work. LIMBDI GARDENS, MADRAS, 11th July, 1932. V. R. RAMACHANDRA DIKSHITAR.