A Handbook for Travellers in India, Pakistan, Burma and CeylonJ. Murray, 1962 - 634 pages |
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Page lviii
... Persian Empire of Darius ( 521- 486 B.C. ) The boundary probably ran up the Indus from its mouth , then along the Sutlej , and then along the Beas ( Hyphasis ) . The province is said to have been rich at that time , but became arid ...
... Persian Empire of Darius ( 521- 486 B.C. ) The boundary probably ran up the Indus from its mouth , then along the Sutlej , and then along the Beas ( Hyphasis ) . The province is said to have been rich at that time , but became arid ...
Page 225
... Persian complimentary verses ( much defaced ) . Below is a room , and at the E. end of it a platform , supported by two fine red sandstone shafts , beauti- fully carved . According to tradition a Hindu priest lived here . The area to ...
... Persian complimentary verses ( much defaced ) . Below is a room , and at the E. end of it a platform , supported by two fine red sandstone shafts , beauti- fully carved . According to tradition a Hindu priest lived here . The area to ...
Page 258
... Persian Kuli Khan , Nadir Shah , defeated the Moghul Emperor Mu- hammad Shah in 1739. The battle lasted two hours , 20,000 of the Indian soldiers were killed , and a much greater number taken prisoners . An immense treasure , a number ...
... Persian Kuli Khan , Nadir Shah , defeated the Moghul Emperor Mu- hammad Shah in 1739. The battle lasted two hours , 20,000 of the Indian soldiers were killed , and a much greater number taken prisoners . An immense treasure , a number ...
Contents
INTRODUCTORY INFORMATION | xi |
Hotels Dak Bungalows and Resthouses | xvii |
3 VOYAGE FROM ENGLAND TO GIBRALTAR MARSEILLES MALTA | xxiii |
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