Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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Quintin Craufurd. guage . References , however , have in every instance been given to the original authorities ; and the different editions cited are carefully indicated , in order to facilitate the researches of the studious reader ...
Quintin Craufurd. guage . References , however , have in every instance been given to the original authorities ; and the different editions cited are carefully indicated , in order to facilitate the researches of the studious reader ...
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... given to the part of the peninsula first known to the Persians . At present Hindustan proper , means only the region extending from the mountains on the north , * Sir William Jones . M. Langlès observes to the author : " Ceci est ...
... given to the part of the peninsula first known to the Persians . At present Hindustan proper , means only the region extending from the mountains on the north , * Sir William Jones . M. Langlès observes to the author : " Ceci est ...
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... given to this city in the Ayeen Akbery , is fabulous : but it is there said , ( and it probably may be true ) that it was the largest city in Hindustan , and esteemed one of the most sacred places of antiquity . " In the Tereetah Joug ...
... given to this city in the Ayeen Akbery , is fabulous : but it is there said , ( and it probably may be true ) that it was the largest city in Hindustan , and esteemed one of the most sacred places of antiquity . " In the Tereetah Joug ...
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... given children to the community . " + In the Laws of Menu we find regulations respecting interest on money , with a considerable latitude to those who lend it on bottomry , or adventures by sea , Previously to obtaining a knowledge of ...
... given children to the community . " + In the Laws of Menu we find regulations respecting interest on money , with a considerable latitude to those who lend it on bottomry , or adventures by sea , Previously to obtaining a knowledge of ...
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... given of the ruins of the city of Oujein , that was buried under ground about 1800 years ago by an earthquake , we are told that ancient coins are found both in digging among the ruins and in the channels cut by the periodical rains . + ...
... given of the ruins of the city of Oujein , that was buried under ground about 1800 years ago by an earthquake , we are told that ancient coins are found both in digging among the ruins and in the channels cut by the periodical rains . + ...
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| Title | Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern India |
| Author | Quintin Craufurd |
| Edition | reprint |
| Publisher | T. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
| Original from | the University of California |
| Digitized | 28 Jun 2016 |
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