Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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... frequent and copious quotations have been made ; the Author deeming it preferable to state them in the words of their respective writers than to offer them in his own language . References , however , have in every instance been PREFACE .
... frequent and copious quotations have been made ; the Author deeming it preferable to state them in the words of their respective writers than to offer them in his own language . References , however , have in every instance been PREFACE .
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... the Italian Language . The longer Notes , referred to in the course of this volume , are placed at the end of Vol . II . in order to equalize the size of the two volumes . RESEARCHES ON Ancient and Modern India . CHAPTER I. ON.
... the Italian Language . The longer Notes , referred to in the course of this volume , are placed at the end of Vol . II . in order to equalize the size of the two volumes . RESEARCHES ON Ancient and Modern India . CHAPTER I. ON.
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... language of the east , to obtain for him the title of King of the World . ‡ In this immense empire , were many great Rajahs , or hereditary princes , who acknowledged the Mahah , or great Rajah , as their supreme chief , or Liege Lord ...
... language of the east , to obtain for him the title of King of the World . ‡ In this immense empire , were many great Rajahs , or hereditary princes , who acknowledged the Mahah , or great Rajah , as their supreme chief , or Liege Lord ...
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... language , by Mr. ( now Dr. ) C. Wilkins , were all executed and published under his patronage . * The work thus begun by Mr. Hastings , was successfully prosecuted under the auspices of the late Sir William Jones , who had early been ...
... language , by Mr. ( now Dr. ) C. Wilkins , were all executed and published under his patronage . * The work thus begun by Mr. Hastings , was successfully prosecuted under the auspices of the late Sir William Jones , who had early been ...
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... language of legislation , and extorts a respectful awe ; the sentiments of independence on all beings but God , and the harsh admonitions even to kings , are truly noble , and the many panegyrics on the Gayatri , the Mother , as it is ...
... language of legislation , and extorts a respectful awe ; the sentiments of independence on all beings but God , and the harsh admonitions even to kings , are truly noble , and the many panegyrics on the Gayatri , the Mother , as it is ...
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