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- 1970 (Creation)
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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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Francis Christopher Rowland Robinson CBE, DL, FRAS (born 23 November 1944 in Barnet) is a British historian and academic who specialises in the history of South Asia and Islam. Since 1990, he has been Professor of History of South Asia at the University of London. He has twice been president of the Royal Asiatic Society: from 1997 to 2000, and from 2003 to 2006.
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Four letters:
- Letter from Francis Robinson to RAS Secretary to ask for the details of the subjects set for the Essay Competition. Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 28 April 1970.
- Letter from Francis Robinson to RAS Secretary to submit his title "Government and Politics in the United Provinces, 1883-1920". Typed with printed letterhead, 1 side, dated 5 May 1970.
- Letter from RAS Secretary to Francis Robinson to state that his essay title would be put for approval at the forthcoming Council Meeting. Typed, 1 side, dated 7 May 1970.
- Letter from RAS Secretary to Francis Robinson to inform that his essay title had been approved. Typed, 1 side, dated 12 June 1970.
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- English