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GB 891 RAS PSM-RAS PSM/2-RAS PSM/2/10
Title
1929 - Essay Title Notification
Date(s)
- 1929 (Creation)
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(1823-)
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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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A letter from C. Frazer, Secretary to the Royal Asiatic Society, to announce the title selected for the essay to be written by candidates for the Public School Medal Competition. Printed material, dated 1929.
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Language of material
English