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reveals the mastery the dramatist has of Indian mythological materials

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Ancient Indian Historical Tradition D.P.B. Publications mentioned in the Preface toOur knowledge of the most ancient times in India rests mainly on tradition. The Purana, the Mahabharata, and in a minor degree the Ramayana profess to give accounts from tradition about the earliest accurrences. The Rgveda contains historical allusions, of which some record contemporary persons and events, but more refer to gone times and persons and are obviously based on tradition. Almost all the information therefore comes from tradition. The