The Travels of a Hindoo to Various Parts of Bengal and Upper India, Volume 1N. Trübner, 1869 |
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Page xiv
... known beyond the bare tradition of the fact . It is curious also to note that the Bunniahs have ceased to wear the sacrificial thread , that ancient and significant emblem which is worn in three strings , and which separates the three ...
... known beyond the bare tradition of the fact . It is curious also to note that the Bunniahs have ceased to wear the sacrificial thread , that ancient and significant emblem which is worn in three strings , and which separates the three ...
Page xv
... known as the members of the Brahmo Somaj . Notwithstanding , however , the attempt of the Raja of Bullala to lower the Bunniahs in national esteem , their opulence and enterprise have always maintained the respect- ability and dignity ...
... known as the members of the Brahmo Somaj . Notwithstanding , however , the attempt of the Raja of Bullala to lower the Bunniahs in national esteem , their opulence and enterprise have always maintained the respect- ability and dignity ...
Page xvii
... known as Marajas . The utmost respect that is paid to the Bengalee Gossains by their followers consists in taking and kissing the dust of their feet , but the younger females are not permitted to appear before them , and no scandals ...
... known as Marajas . The utmost respect that is paid to the Bengalee Gossains by their followers consists in taking and kissing the dust of their feet , but the younger females are not permitted to appear before them , and no scandals ...
Page xix
... known in India twenty and thirty years ago under the initials of D. L. R. The productions of this gentleman were honoured with the praise of Macaulay , and his memory is still cherished by his pupils , although it has almost passed away ...
... known in India twenty and thirty years ago under the initials of D. L. R. The productions of this gentleman were honoured with the praise of Macaulay , and his memory is still cherished by his pupils , although it has almost passed away ...
Page 15
... known to the Romans under the name of Ganges Regia . It is said to have been a royal city , of immense size , in which resided the kings of the country . The first Europeans who came to Bengal describe two ports , -one Chittagong , the ...
... known to the Romans under the name of Ganges Regia . It is said to have been a royal city , of immense size , in which resided the kings of the country . The first Europeans who came to Bengal describe two ports , -one Chittagong , the ...
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