Summary: The book "The Hindu Sahis of Afghanistan and the Punjab A.D. 865-1026" by Yogendra Mishra explores the rise and fall of the Sahi dynasty in India during the Islamic advance. It offers a new date for the commencement of Sahi rule and sheds light on the struggles between the Hindu Sahis and Yamini Turks for supremacy in the region. The book discusses the conflicts between Mahmud of Ghazni and the Hindu Sahis, covering important invasions and events in detail. It also utilizes Hindu sources for the history of Mahmud not found elsewhere. The work delves into numismatic puzzles, geographical identifications, and personalities from the historical context. The struggle for control over Eastern Afghanistan, North-West Frontier Province, and the Punjab is the central theme of the book. It presents a comprehensive analysis of Sahi-turushka relations, genealogies, and historical events, offering valuable insights into this phase of Islamic advance into India.