The book supplies the most exhaustive account, published so far, of the Dates and Dynasties of Kings and illustrious personages in ancient India. The account covers a long period of history from the patriarch Manu to Aiksvakavas, Visvamitras, Yadavas, Turvasas, Druhyus, Anavas, Pauravas, etc. and concludes with Pradyotas, Mauryas, Sungas, Kanvas and Andhras.