Author
Firishtah, Muḥammad Qāsim Hindū Shāh Astarābādī. Author info »
Author Original
Dow, Alexander, -1779, tr
Publication Date
1973
Subject
India > History
Type
Book
Language
eng,fas
Digital
No
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
3 v. illus., fold. map. 24 cm.
Library
The Cornell University Library
Record ID
629418
Library Location
Cornell University Library
Date
1973
Notes
Vol. 3 comprises an original work by Alexander Dow, with title: The history of Hindostan, from the death of Akbar, to the complete settlement of the empire under Aurungzebe; to which are prefixed, I. A dissertation on the origin and nature of despotism in Hindostan. II. An enquiry into the state of Bengal, with a plan for restoring that kingdom to its former prosperity and splendor. Reprint of the 1770-72 ed., printed for T. Becket and P. A. De Hondt, London. Translation of maqālah 1 and 2 of Tārīk̲h̲-i Firishtah.
Baskı
2d rev., corr. and enl. ed., with a prefix on ancient India based on Sanskrit writings.