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Political history of Gujarat, c. A.D. 750-950 (1961)
Thesis
Mehta, S. K. Political history of Gujarat, c. A.D. 750-950. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In this research we have endeavoured to fit some pieces in the jig-saw puzzle of Gujarat during the years of confusion between the decline of the Maitrakas and rise of the Caulukyas. In the first Chapter we have given a Chronological Table of the who... Read More about Political history of Gujarat, c. A.D. 750-950.

The declension of Somali nouns. (1961)
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Andrzejewski, B. W. The declension of Somali nouns. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In the literature on Somali grammar the exponents of gender and number have been given much attention, while the declensional system has passed almost entirely unnoticed. There are two main reasons for this gap: the use of the inadequate traditional... Read More about The declension of Somali nouns..

The theory of negation in Indian logic. (1961)
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Sharma, D. The theory of negation in Indian logic. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is concerned with the problems of negation as they appear in the logical writings of India, In the first chapter, after discussing the paradox of negative judgment, - how can a negative; judgment be descriptive of a positive reality, - we... Read More about The theory of negation in Indian logic..

The structure of sentences in Mende. (1961)
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Innes, G. The structure of sentences in Mende. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Word classes are set up by assigning to a single class those words which occur in the same test frame (or set of test frames), those frames being chosen which yield those word classes demanded by the subsequent description of sentence structures. Thi... Read More about The structure of sentences in Mende..

"Sja'ir Perang Mengkasar": A critical edition with notes and commentary. (1961)
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Skinner, C. "Sja'ir Perang Mengkasar": A critical edition with notes and commentary. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The text presented here is that of a Malay poem, hitherto known as the "Sja'ir Speelman", whose original title, it is suggested, was the "Sja'ir Perang Mengkasar". Evidence is adduced to show that the poem, which relates the story of the war between... Read More about "Sja'ir Perang Mengkasar": A critical edition with notes and commentary..

The Kurumas of Malabar. (1961)
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Rooksby, R. L. The Kurumas of Malabar. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Abstract not available.

The phonology of the verbal piece in colloquial Bengali. (1961)
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Muhammad, Q. D. The phonology of the verbal piece in colloquial Bengali. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In order to focus attention on correspondences between the grammatical and phonological levels of linguistic statement, the results of the present phonological analysis are presented within a grammatical framework set up in Part I, (Chapters 1-3). Pa... Read More about The phonology of the verbal piece in colloquial Bengali..

The linguistic doctrine of Thomas Aquinas and its relevance to modern linguistics. (1961)
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Dinneen, F. P. The linguistic doctrine of Thomas Aquinas and its relevance to modern linguistics. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis compares the traditional logico-philosophic approach to language as found in the writings of Thomas Aquinas, with contemporary scientific linguistics, for the first time. To date, only two authors, P. Manthey and V. Warnach, have dealt wi... Read More about The linguistic doctrine of Thomas Aquinas and its relevance to modern linguistics..

The structure and organisation of the Bengal native infantry with special reference to problems of discipline, (1796-1852). (1961)
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Sen, A. The structure and organisation of the Bengal native infantry with special reference to problems of discipline, (1796-1852). (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The first chapter of this thesis describes the origin and gradual growth of the Bengal native infantry forces in the period of almost continual war between 1757 and 1795, and the fashioning of a disciplined force, with elaborate codes of regulations,... Read More about The structure and organisation of the Bengal native infantry with special reference to problems of discipline, (1796-1852)..

Mughal Jades and Crystals Based on a Catalogue Raisonne of the Collections in the National Museums of London. (1961)
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Mirza, A. H. Mughal Jades and Crystals Based on a Catalogue Raisonne of the Collections in the National Museums of London. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis aims at providing a catalogue and description of the extensive Collections of Mughal jades and crystals in the National Museums of London. Although these Collections are comparatively rich, yet very little attention has been paid to the p... Read More about Mughal Jades and Crystals Based on a Catalogue Raisonne of the Collections in the National Museums of London..

Valivita Saranankara and the Revival of Buddhism in Ceylon. (1961)
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Wachissara, K. Valivita Saranankara and the Revival of Buddhism in Ceylon. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The intention of this thesis is to make a critical examination of the life of Valivita Saranankara and the revival of Buddhism during his time. As a background to the main theme, a short account of the political history of the Kandyan Kingdom (1473-1... Read More about Valivita Saranankara and the Revival of Buddhism in Ceylon..

The Development of Nationalist Ideas and Tactics and the Policies of the Government of India: 1897-1905. (1961)
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McLane, J. R. The Development of Nationalist Ideas and Tactics and the Policies of the Government of India: 1897-1905. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis contains a discussion of the organization, ideas and methods of the Indian nationalists from 1897 to 1905, the response of the Government to the nationalists, and the policies of the Government which were opposed by the nationalists. It c... Read More about The Development of Nationalist Ideas and Tactics and the Policies of the Government of India: 1897-1905..

The Political Institutions of Bijapur 1536-1686 and Golconda 1518-1636. (1961)
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Ghauri, I. A. The Political Institutions of Bijapur 1536-1686 and Golconda 1518-1636. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Chapter I discusses the scope of the thesis; the paucity of material rendered it impossible to study the five Sultanates of the Deccan, only Bijapur and Golconda were picked up. The origin of the latter states and the genealogy of their founders has... Read More about The Political Institutions of Bijapur 1536-1686 and Golconda 1518-1636..

Some Aspects of the Development of Social Policy in Ceylon, 1840-55, With Special Reference to the Influence of Missionary Organisations. (1961)
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de Silva, K. M. Some Aspects of the Development of Social Policy in Ceylon, 1840-55, With Special Reference to the Influence of Missionary Organisations. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Social policy in Ceylon in our period was dominated by religious issues, both because of the strength and importance of missionary activity, and the fact that the indigenous religions proved to be a formidable obstacle in the way of the missionaries.... Read More about Some Aspects of the Development of Social Policy in Ceylon, 1840-55, With Special Reference to the Influence of Missionary Organisations..

The Development of Public Opinion in Bengal 1818-1835. (1961)
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Ahmed, A. F. S. The Development of Public Opinion in Bengal 1818-1835. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is a study of the ideas which constituted public opinion in Bengal, the influences which shaped them and the effect of those ideas on Government policy. There were three distinct types of reaction to the Western impact: (i) The conservati... Read More about The Development of Public Opinion in Bengal 1818-1835..

The Epistemological Basis of the Thought of the Pali Canon, With Special Reference to the Nikayas. (1961)
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Jayatilleke, K. A. D. K. N. The Epistemological Basis of the Thought of the Pali Canon, With Special Reference to the Nikayas. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis attempts an historical and philosophical evaluation of the Early Buddhist attitude to the problems of knowledge. Since this attitude is mainly a product of a product of a criticism, acceptance and synthesis of ideas derived from several d... Read More about The Epistemological Basis of the Thought of the Pali Canon, With Special Reference to the Nikayas..

The Development of the English East India Company With Special Reference to Its Trade and Organisation, 1600-1640. (1961)
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Chaudhuri, K. N. The Development of the English East India Company With Special Reference to Its Trade and Organisation, 1600-1640. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The object of this thesis is two-fold: first to make an economic study of the East India Company's many-sided activities in the first four decades of the seventeenth century, and secondly, through such a study to cast light upon the business-techniqu... Read More about The Development of the English East India Company With Special Reference to Its Trade and Organisation, 1600-1640..

Life and Work of Robert Moffat With Particular Reference to the Expansion of Missions and White Settlement North of the Orange River 1817-1870. (1961)
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Northcott, W. C. Life and Work of Robert Moffat With Particular Reference to the Expansion of Missions and White Settlement North of the Orange River 1817-1870. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Robert Moffat's period of missionary service in southern Africa between 1817 and 1870 coincided with the rise of the Boer power in the Orange Free state and the Transvaal; the eruption of the Bantu tribes in the mfecane; the emergence of the Matabele... Read More about Life and Work of Robert Moffat With Particular Reference to the Expansion of Missions and White Settlement North of the Orange River 1817-1870..

Tribal Unrest on the South-West Frontier of the Bengal Presidency, 1831-1833. (1961)
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Jha, J. C. Tribal Unrest on the South-West Frontier of the Bengal Presidency, 1831-1833. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is an attempt to study the tribal unrest of 1831-33 on the south-west frontier of Bengal in all its aspects - its origins, progress, pacification, nature and aftermath. There are two distinct phases of this unrest - the first among the Mu... Read More about Tribal Unrest on the South-West Frontier of the Bengal Presidency, 1831-1833..

The Administration of Guntur District With Special Reference to Local Influences on Revenue Policy: 1837-1848. (1961)
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Frykenberg, R. E. The Administration of Guntur District With Special Reference to Local Influences on Revenue Policy: 1837-1848. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Between 1837 and 1845, a silent combination of local forces benefited at the expense of the State. For lack of accurate information from the villages and lack of support from Madras, British officers lost control of their subordinates and their autho... Read More about The Administration of Guntur District With Special Reference to Local Influences on Revenue Policy: 1837-1848..