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A study of the "Pali Vinaya Mahavagga" in comparison with the corresponding sections of the Gilgit manuscripts. (1953)
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Bhikku, J. A study of the "Pali Vinaya Mahavagga" in comparison with the corresponding sections of the Gilgit manuscripts. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The object of the thesis is-to investigate the position of the Mahavagga in early Baddhism by a comparative study. The method of comparison is to consider (a) internal evidence in relation to its composition and to other parts of the Canon, and (b) e... Read More about A study of the "Pali Vinaya Mahavagga" in comparison with the corresponding sections of the Gilgit manuscripts..

A critical edition of Chapters 1-18 of the "Bhesajja Manjusa" with extracts from the commentary, notes, and an essay on its position in the Ayurvedic medical literature of Ceylon. (1953)
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Beneragama, D. C. P. A critical edition of Chapters 1-18 of the "Bhesajja Manjusa" with extracts from the commentary, notes, and an essay on its position in the Ayurvedic medical literature of Ceylon. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The present thesis consists of five parts: I. Introduction giving a biographical sketch of the author and the commentator; II, the Text which is the only medical work in the Pali language; III. Extracts from the commentary of Sangharaja Saranamkara;... Read More about A critical edition of Chapters 1-18 of the "Bhesajja Manjusa" with extracts from the commentary, notes, and an essay on its position in the Ayurvedic medical literature of Ceylon..

The form and content of traditional Swahili literature. (1953)
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Harries, L. The form and content of traditional Swahili literature. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

An investigation of Swahili verse-forms as evidenced in existing manuscripts, mostly in the Swahili-Arabic script. The types of verse-forms are exemplified and wherever possible related to Arabian sources. The earliest known poems are studied, includ... Read More about The form and content of traditional Swahili literature..

The history of civilisation of the people of Assam to the twelfth century A.D. (1953)
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Choudhury, P. C. The history of civilisation of the people of Assam to the twelfth century A.D. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

As the title indicates, the scope of my work covers a wide field of study, including both the political and cultural history of Assam from the dawn of history until the end of the 12th century A.D. No systematic investigation has yet been made into t... Read More about The history of civilisation of the people of Assam to the twelfth century A.D..

The Buwayhid Dynasty of Baghdad from the accession of Izz al-Dawla to its extinction, A.H. 356-447/A.D. 967-1055. (1953)
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Kabir, M. The Buwayhid Dynasty of Baghdad from the accession of Izz al-Dawla to its extinction, A.H. 356-447/A.D. 967-1055. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The rise of the Buwayhids to power during the fourth century of the Hijra is important in the history of medieval Islam not only from political but also from cultural, administrative and religious standpoints, all of which form the subject matter of... Read More about The Buwayhid Dynasty of Baghdad from the accession of Izz al-Dawla to its extinction, A.H. 356-447/A.D. 967-1055..

Studies on the traditional historiography of the Maronites on the period 1100-1516. (1953)
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Salibi, K. S. Studies on the traditional historiography of the Maronites on the period 1100-1516. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In the preparation of this thesis I have endeavoured to examine the history of Lebanon during the Crusader and Mamluk periods as presented by three Maronite historians who represent the Maronite historiographic tradition in the fifteenth, seventeenth... Read More about Studies on the traditional historiography of the Maronites on the period 1100-1516..

The Internal Policy of Lord Auckland in British India From 1836 to 1842, With Special Reference to Education. (1953)
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Sinha, D. P. The Internal Policy of Lord Auckland in British India From 1836 to 1842, With Special Reference to Education. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

An attempt has been made in this thesis to describe the internal policy of Auckland, Governor General of India, from 1836 to 1842. This aspect of Auckland's administration has been neglected by historians, who have confined their studies mainly to hi... Read More about The Internal Policy of Lord Auckland in British India From 1836 to 1842, With Special Reference to Education..

The Internal Policy of the Indian Government 1885-1898. (1953)
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Singh, H. L. The Internal Policy of the Indian Government 1885-1898. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is concerned with the study of British Indian internal policy between 1885 and 1898. The growth of English education, the Press, and swift means of communication brought the British Government into contact with developing Indian opinion,... Read More about The Internal Policy of the Indian Government 1885-1898..

The East India Company and the Economy of Bengal From 1704 to 1740. (1953)
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Bhattacharyya, S. The East India Company and the Economy of Bengal From 1704 to 1740. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In this thesis an attempt has been made to give a picture of the economic development in Bengal from 1704 to 1740 with special reference to the effect and influence of tree East India Company. The year 1704 marks the advent of Murshid Kuli Khan to th... Read More about The East India Company and the Economy of Bengal From 1704 to 1740..