Researches Concerning the Laws, Theology, Learning, Commerce, Etc. of Ancient and Modern IndiaT. Cadell and W. Davies, Strand, 1817 |
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... respecting the ancient condition of India , including all that is to be found in Greek and Roman authors ; and also what has recently been obtained by modern Researches . It was written during the Author's detention in France , in ...
... respecting the ancient condition of India , including all that is to be found in Greek and Roman authors ; and also what has recently been obtained by modern Researches . It was written during the Author's detention in France , in ...
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... respect to the populous parts of those provinces , and near the junction of the principal rivers that compose that extraordinary inland navigation , for which those provinces are famed ; and , moreover , secured by the Ganges and other ...
... respect to the populous parts of those provinces , and near the junction of the principal rivers that compose that extraordinary inland navigation , for which those provinces are famed ; and , moreover , secured by the Ganges and other ...
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... as a just tribute of respect to the Go* The Bhagvat - Geeta is the first work , I believe , that was ever translated from Sanscrit into any European language . vernor - General , to solicit his acceptance of the 22 ON ANCIENT INDIA .
... as a just tribute of respect to the Go* The Bhagvat - Geeta is the first work , I believe , that was ever translated from Sanscrit into any European language . vernor - General , to solicit his acceptance of the 22 ON ANCIENT INDIA .
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... respect for him . * In the beginning of 1794 , very shortly before his death , he published a translation of the Ordinances of Menu , comprising the Indian system of duties , religious and civil . * See Memoirs of the Life and Writings ...
... respect for him . * In the beginning of 1794 , very shortly before his death , he published a translation of the Ordinances of Menu , comprising the Indian system of duties , religious and civil . * See Memoirs of the Life and Writings ...
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... 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 those laws , and other ancient Hindu writings , the * Vincent . + The practice ...
... 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 those laws , and other ancient Hindu writings , the * Vincent . + The practice ...
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