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Indian Epigraphy: The Inscriptional Bases Of Indian Historical Research (1907)

Indian Epigraphy: The Inscriptional Bases Of Indian Historical Research (1907)

Fleet, John Faithfull

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ISBN10: 1169038093
ISBN13: 9781169038097
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.69
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Indian Epigraphy: The Inscriptional Bases Of Indian Historical Research is a book written by John Faithfull Fleet and originally published in 1907. This book is a comprehensive guide to the study of Indian epigraphy, which is the study of inscriptions found on various surfaces such as rocks, pillars, and walls. The book covers a wide range of topics related to Indian epigraphy, including the history of Indian writing systems, the different types of inscriptions found in India, and the methods used to decipher them.Fleet's book also provides an overview of the role of epigraphy in Indian historical research, including how inscriptions can be used to reconstruct the political, social, and cultural history of India. The author discusses the different types of inscriptions found in India, such as royal inscriptions, religious inscriptions, and commercial inscriptions, and provides examples of each.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Indian epigraphy. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of Indian writing systems, while the second chapter discusses the different types of inscriptions found in India. The third chapter focuses on the methods used to decipher inscriptions, including paleography, phonetics, and grammar. The fourth chapter provides examples of inscriptions from different periods of Indian history, while the fifth chapter discusses the role of epigraphy in Indian historical research.Overall, Indian Epigraphy: The Inscriptional Bases Of Indian Historical Research is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indian history, archaeology, or epigraphy. The book provides a detailed overview of the different types of inscriptions found in India and the methods used to decipher them, making it an essential reference for scholars and researchers in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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