Moore’s Modern Methods Ltd., London, E.(j].4 x. The ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF ARCHAEOLOGY, Hyderabad: — The Preservation of Ancient ’ Monuments in Plyderabad — Deccan. An. Bibl. I. A. rpjo, pp. 6—9. Considerable progress has been made with the excavation, conservation and repair of a number of important buildings at Bidar, including an Audience Hall (formerly thought to be a Zenana Mahal), which must have been an imposing building decorated with exquisite tile-work. The surroundings of the Fort have been improved by means of roads and gardens. — The restoration of the Ellora and Ajanta frescoes proceeds steadily. PRE $ E RvA-tiokt