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An inscription on a ruined temple at Maibong runs — 



CaJca 1643 (1721 A.D.), Qr Harigcandra Bhupati. 



There is a Sanad in existence bearing the name of Kirti-candra- 

 narayana, in which certain arrangements are made for the Govern- 

 ment of the plains portion of Cachar, wliich is interesting as sliowing 

 that the final retreat of the ruling family from Maibong in the North 

 Cachar Hills to Khaspur in the plains of Cachar, had taken place 

 before that date. This movement is said to have been due to oppres- 

 sion by the Jaintias, just as the exodus from Duimapur to Mai bono- 

 is ascribed to the continued attacks of the Ahoms. The latter move- 

 ment probably took place after the sacking of the city in 1457 Qaka 

 (1535 A.D.) 



Yours truly, 



E. A. Gait. 



, The following papers were read : — 



1. On Mogul Copper Coins. — By C. J. E-ODGERS, Esq., Honorary 

 iNumismatist to the Government of India. 



The paper will be published in the Journal, Part I. 



2. Description of a new species of OxyrJiynch Crah of the Genus 

 Parthenope. — By Surgeon-Captain A. Alcock, M.B., C.M.Z.S., Superin- 

 tendent of the Indian Museum. 



The paper will be published in the Journal, Part II. 



3. Note on some Coins of Koch Kings. — By E. A. Gait, Esq., 

 I. C. S. 



4. Some Notes on Jaintid History. — By E. A. Gait, Esq., I. C. S. 



5. Note on some Ahom Coins. — By E. A. Gait, Esq., I. C. S. 

 The papers will be published in the Journal, Part I. 



