The book Urbanisation forms an important branch of historical studies in recent times. Urban centres have always been considered the nucleus of human civilization and culture. History is no longer a mere study of the events of the past but its scope has widened. Along with discoveries of new inscriptions and excavations of new sites in different parts of Orissa, the hitherto neglected areas like socio-economic, trade, trade-routes and urban centres have slowly come into focus in recent writings. This book serves as a unique guide to early trade and urban centres of Orissa.