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Page vi
I have deemed it of moment, also, in a book of this nature, to make some
observations on the influence which education, European civilization, and, above
all, Christianity, are now exerting upon the city. As Benares has held a foremost
place ...
I have deemed it of moment, also, in a book of this nature, to make some
observations on the influence which education, European civilization, and, above
all, Christianity, are now exerting upon the city. As Benares has held a foremost
place ...
Page xii
... and of the proceedings of Warren Hastings in connexion therewith CHAPTER
XVII. Hindu and Mohammedan Melz'is or Religious Festivals, held periodically, in
Benares . . . CHAPTER XVIH. The Buddhist Ruins at Samath—Their Antiquity.
... and of the proceedings of Warren Hastings in connexion therewith CHAPTER
XVII. Hindu and Mohammedan Melz'is or Religious Festivals, held periodically, in
Benares . . . CHAPTER XVIH. The Buddhist Ruins at Samath—Their Antiquity.
Page xxix
... Benares borrowed its appellation from that of this imaginary stream, held, by
him, to be identical with the 'Epévveaw of Arrian. More than this, M. J ulien, in one
of his Indexes, writes “ Varanaqi, riviere, aujourd'hui Barna, l'Erinésés des Grecs
...
... Benares borrowed its appellation from that of this imaginary stream, held, by
him, to be identical with the 'Epévveaw of Arrian. More than this, M. J ulien, in one
of his Indexes, writes “ Varanaqi, riviere, aujourd'hui Barna, l'Erinésés des Grecs
...
Page 52
... place held so sacred by the Hindus, and around which their closest sympathies
are gathered, is a constant source of heart-burnings and feuds both to Hindus
and Mohammedans. The former, while unwillingly allowing the latter to retain the
...
... place held so sacred by the Hindus, and around which their closest sympathies
are gathered, is a constant source of heart-burnings and feuds both to Hindus
and Mohammedans. The former, while unwillingly allowing the latter to retain the
...
Page 67
Of all places of pilgrimage throughout Hindostan, this well is held, by many, to be
the most, or amongst the most, eflicacious for bestowing salvation. Yet the story
connected with its origin is wild enough. BENARES, PAST AND PRESENT.
Of all places of pilgrimage throughout Hindostan, this well is held, by many, to be
the most, or amongst the most, eflicacious for bestowing salvation. Yet the story
connected with its origin is wild enough. BENARES, PAST AND PRESENT.
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| Title | The Sacred City of the Hindus: An Account of Benares in Ancient and Modern Times |
| Author | Matthew Atmore Sherring |
| Contributor | Fitz-Edward Hall |
| Publisher | Trübner, 1868 |
| Original from | National Library of the Netherlands |
| Digitized | 16 Nov 2012 |
| Length | 388 pages |
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