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 |
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Page vii
... actuated by a rapacious avarice , whose people never approach the gate of
authority without an offering , we have seen , and with wonder , the inflexible
maintainance of an integrity , only to be be equalled by a temperate use of
command .
... actuated by a rapacious avarice , whose people never approach the gate of
authority without an offering , we have seen , and with wonder , the inflexible
maintainance of an integrity , only to be be equalled by a temperate use of
command .
Page 16
One of the angle bastions commands ' a beautifully winding view of the river ,
which is closed by a range of distant hills . It appears that the present fort of
Mongheer was built by Sultan Shujah , the second son of Shah Jehan , * who
governed ...
One of the angle bastions commands ' a beautifully winding view of the river ,
which is closed by a range of distant hills . It appears that the present fort of
Mongheer was built by Sultan Shujah , the second son of Shah Jehan , * who
governed ...
Page 73
On an insulated rock in the Jumna , near the city , and at a small distance from
the south shore , he built a lofty apartment , which is cooled by the refreshing
winds of the river , and commands a dirtant and wildly diversified view . A Persian
...
On an insulated rock in the Jumna , near the city , and at a small distance from
the south shore , he built a lofty apartment , which is cooled by the refreshing
winds of the river , and commands a dirtant and wildly diversified view . A Persian
...
Page 106
The forces of Hunund were encountered by the Rohillas under the command of
Ali Mahomet , * and wholly defeated . Hunund , together with his fon , fell in battle
; and the districts of Moradabad , with those of Bareily , were seized on by Ali ...
The forces of Hunund were encountered by the Rohillas under the command of
Ali Mahomet , * and wholly defeated . Hunund , together with his fon , fell in battle
; and the districts of Moradabad , with those of Bareily , were seized on by Ali ...
Page 107
... Hafiz Rhamut , some documents fay , first came into India in the character of a
merchant . + An Hindoo territory , bounding Rohilcund on the north , command of
the army ; and certain lands . were 02 Comchiefs FORSTER'S TRAVELS . 107.
... Hafiz Rhamut , some documents fay , first came into India in the character of a
merchant . + An Hindoo territory , bounding Rohilcund on the north , command of
the army ; and certain lands . were 02 Comchiefs FORSTER'S TRAVELS . 107.
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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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