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Page 10
Mooreshedabad , which now bears the various marks of poverty and decay , an
evident result of the removal of the seat of Government , is a city of no old date ;
as the residence of the subahs of Bengal , who , not many years ago , kept their ...
Mooreshedabad , which now bears the various marks of poverty and decay , an
evident result of the removal of the seat of Government , is a city of no old date ;
as the residence of the subahs of Bengal , who , not many years ago , kept their ...
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Adjacent to these buildings , a monument has been raised to the memory of a Mr.
Middleton , who died there , on his journey to Calcutta : these objects would not
prehaps deserve notice , did they not present picturesque land - marks . 28th .
Adjacent to these buildings , a monument has been raised to the memory of a Mr.
Middleton , who died there , on his journey to Calcutta : these objects would not
prehaps deserve notice , did they not present picturesque land - marks . 28th .
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The followers of the former deity are usually diftinguished by a longitudinal mark
on the forehead , whilst those of the latter draw a parrallel line on that part .
Vystnow is worshipped under the representation of a human figure , having a
circle of ...
The followers of the former deity are usually diftinguished by a longitudinal mark
on the forehead , whilst those of the latter draw a parrallel line on that part .
Vystnow is worshipped under the representation of a human figure , having a
circle of ...
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It doubtless argues a sound policy in the Hindoos , to stamp the ox with this
sacred mark ; for were its flesh eaten , as Hindoftan is thinly supplied with horses
, the various branches of agriculture would suffer an essential injury . ANOTHER
...
It doubtless argues a sound policy in the Hindoos , to stamp the ox with this
sacred mark ; for were its flesh eaten , as Hindoftan is thinly supplied with horses
, the various branches of agriculture would suffer an essential injury . ANOTHER
...
Page 47
Hindoos , In the collection of a gentleman at Benares are several valuable
antiques , which were purchased by the merchants of that city : one of which ,
representing a matron , is cut in a manner bearing every mark of Grecian skill ;
and ...
Hindoos , In the collection of a gentleman at Benares are several valuable
antiques , which were purchased by the merchants of that city : one of which ,
representing a matron , is cut in a manner bearing every mark of Grecian skill ;
and ...
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| Title | A Journey From Bengal To England: Through The Northern Part Of India, Kashmire, Afghanistan, And Persia And Into Russia By The Caspian-See. In Two Volumes, Volume 1 A Journey From Bengal To England: Through The Northern Part Of India, Kashmire, Afghanistan, And Persia And Into Russia By The Caspian-See. In Two Volumes, George Forster |
| Author | George Forster |
| Publisher | Faulder, 1798 |
| Original from | the Bavarian State Library |
| Digitized | 9 Mar 2010 |
| Length | 315 pages |
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