The Travels of a Hindoo to Various Parts of Bengal and Upper India, Volume 1N. Trübner, 1869 |
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... connected with the worship of Vishnu , and at which the most reputed Gossains have taken up their residence . The annual fairs and festivals which are held in those places are frequented by multitudes of people from Calcutta.
... connected with the worship of Vishnu , and at which the most reputed Gossains have taken up their residence . The annual fairs and festivals which are held in those places are frequented by multitudes of people from Calcutta.
Page xxi
... taken out of a brass pot fall of Ganges water , and marches out of the house withou looking backwards . All these rites being performed , the Baboo started on his first trip , which lasted only a month , and of which the results are ...
... taken out of a brass pot fall of Ganges water , and marches out of the house withou looking backwards . All these rites being performed , the Baboo started on his first trip , which lasted only a month , and of which the results are ...
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... taken after a siege of three months and a half by assault . More than a thousand Portuguese were slaughtered , and 4400 men , women , and children were made prisoners of war . Out of three hundred and four vessels of all sizes , only ...
... taken after a siege of three months and a half by assault . More than a thousand Portuguese were slaughtered , and 4400 men , women , and children were made prisoners of war . Out of three hundred and four vessels of all sizes , only ...
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... taken to the river and burned , and reported that the man died of cholera . In the Santipoor women are observed that light female form , that slender and delicate make , that grace- ful shape and elegance of proportions , and that ...
... taken to the river and burned , and reported that the man died of cholera . In the Santipoor women are observed that light female form , that slender and delicate make , that grace- ful shape and elegance of proportions , and that ...
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... taken than orders were given to clear the jungles , and to erect a palace for his abode . Rajah Kasinauth removed hither with his court , and brought over with him three families of Brahmins , and nine husbandmen to people his newly ...
... taken than orders were given to clear the jungles , and to erect a palace for his abode . Rajah Kasinauth removed hither with his court , and brought over with him three families of Brahmins , and nine husbandmen to people his newly ...
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