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Reference code
GB 891 RAS JOUR-RAS JOUR/16-RAS JOUR/16/3
Title
Abstract Translation of an Inscription on Copper Plates found in the Fort of Miruj
Date(s)
- 1836 (Creation)
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File
Extent and medium
2 items handwriten
Context area
Name of creator
Name of creator
(1786-1860)
Biographical history
Horace Hayman Wilson was an English orientalist, interested in the language and literature of India. In 1811 he was appointed as Secretary to the Asiatic Society of Bengal. In 1813 he published the first Sanskrit-English dictionary, and later, many other… read more
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Scope and content
A manuscript of an 'Abstract Translation of an Inscription on Copper Plates found in the Fort of Miruj. Dated saka 946, or A.D. 1025' by Mr Wathen. This is annotated by H.H. Wilson. A copy of the inscription is also with the translation. This particular… read more
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Language of material
- English
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Subject access points
Name access points
- Wathen William Henry (Subject)
- Wilson Horace Hayman 1786-1860 (Subject)