5 memory; and Ramesh Rawat contests the connection between 1857 and the "Hindi Renaissance", so widely held currently among Hindi literateurs. It is hoped that all those who are interested in the history of imperialism and resistance in India will find these studies of some interest. I should like to acknowledge the kindness of my young colleagues, Dr Farhat Hasan and Mr Ghulam A Nadri for giving me much assistance in preparing the final copy. SHIREENMOOSVI Secretary, Aligarh Historians Group