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new order, of architecture to which he gave the name of Aryan. 

 This, however, has, hy nearly general consent, given place to the 

 term c Cashmere' order or style, as the former name conveyed an idea 

 that the builders of these temples were of an Aryan race. I would 

 hope that Mr. Cole's researches may be extended to the Punjab, where 

 remains, in many respects similar to the Cashmere temples, are to be 

 found, but with very distinctive peculiarities. During a brief visit to 

 the Salt range in 1864, I had an opportunity of seeing several of 

 these, and of making sketches of them. And I felt satisfied that 

 they had been too hastily referred to the same type as the Cashmere 

 buildings. With many things in common, they differ entirely in the 

 character of the roof, which here assumes the form of a square trun- 

 cated pyramid, with bulging or curved sides ; a form which, I should 

 think, indicates a distinct transition to the true Jaina forms. But we 

 require much more detailed examination, before pronouncing defi- 

 nitely on the facts. 



I would also refer to the most interesting and valuable papers of 

 Mr. Ferguson on the tope of Umrawutti, near Bezwara in the Madras 

 Presidency, as an evidence of the great interest which Indian architec- 

 tural remains are now exciting. Some few specimens from this very 

 wonderful Buddhist erection are in the Society's collection, and the 

 members can judge for themselves of the marvellous detail and beauty 

 of the sculpture which adorned its walls. 



More recently, the Government of India have, with great liberality, 

 taken steps to secure the possession of a complete list, and also of as 

 complete a library of Sanskrit works, existing at the present moment 

 in India, as may be practicable. The Government have referred to 

 your Society for advice and aid in this very important step, and the 

 matter is now under the consideration of the Philological Committee. 

 The Society cannot fail also to feel gratified at the entirely unsolicited 

 acknowledgment of their long continued efforts to promote a know- 

 ledge of Oriental literature, which the resolution of the Governor- 

 General in Council to place at the disposal of the Society, in further- 

 ance of the publication of Sanskrit works of importance a sum of Us. 

 3,000 per annum, in addition to the Oriental Publication Fund, 

 already in the management of the Society, conveys. There is, I regret 

 to say, a considerable difficulty in obtaining the aid of properly quali- 



