Archaeology of Vidisha (Dasarana) Region

Dr. K.K. Tripathi (b. 01-03-1944, Distt. Unnao, U.P.); M.A. in ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology; Ph.D. on “Archaeology of Vidisha District”. Joint Editor – Recent Perspectives on Prehistoric Art in India and Allied Subjects (1996); two illustrated monographs entitled Malhar Darshan and more than seventy research papers on Indian art, archaeology and the regional history and culture including rock-paintings, published in reputed journals; closely associated with archaeological excavations at Eran, Tripuri, Tumain, Malhar, Nandur etc. since the year 960-61 uptil now. Explored several archaeological, ancient sites and monuments in M.P. and U.P. Worked as Field-work Incharge of Archaeological Excavation and Exploration in the Department of ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology, Dr. H.S. Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar (M.P.) Dr. Tripathi also has adequate experience of archaeological museum discipline and of teaching the under-graduate and post-graduate classes with specialization in field archaeology. Presently working as Reader and Head, Deptt. of History of Indian Art and Culture, Indira Kala Sangit Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh, M.P.; is a Member of several academic and administrative bodies of the University. He was nominated as Dean, Students’ Welfare and Co-ordinator, Cultural Programmes, IKSVV; Editor, Kala-Vaibhava, a journal of Indian History, Art and Archaeology.