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Ramanaija's conception of the Deity. (1930)
Thesis
Kumarappa, B. Ramanaija's conception of the Deity. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In the General Introduction a brief sketch of Remilinuja's life is given concluding with a few remarks which introduce Part I and II of the thesis. Part I attempts to survey the many forces which contributed to Ramanuja's view of the Deity, and accor... Read More about Ramanaija's conception of the Deity..

On the interpretation of some doubtful words in the "Atharvaveda". (1930)
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Chowdhury, T. On the interpretation of some doubtful words in the "Atharvaveda". (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This is an attempt to find the value of a certain number of abscure words found in the Atharvaveda. The suggested readings and meanings are by no means absolutely certain; they are to be taken for what they are woth. The main criteria (besides conte... Read More about On the interpretation of some doubtful words in the "Atharvaveda"..

Theology of the Saivagamas being a survey of the doctrines of the Saiva Siddhanta and Virasaivism. (1930)
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Nandimath, S. C. Theology of the Saivagamas being a survey of the doctrines of the Saiva Siddhanta and Virasaivism. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Section I. (a) Brief survey of the Agama literature. It was once very influential and succeeded greatly in abolishing the Vedic ritualism and substituting in its place the temple ritualism. (b) A brief survey of the Saivagana literature. It was once... Read More about Theology of the Saivagamas being a survey of the doctrines of the Saiva Siddhanta and Virasaivism..

Introduction of the "Tarikh i Bayhaq" of Dhahiru'd-din Abu'l-Hasan 'Ali b. Zayd al-Bayhaqi. (1930)
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Husaini, Q. S. K. Introduction of the "Tarikh i Bayhaq" of Dhahiru'd-din Abu'l-Hasan 'Ali b. Zayd al-Bayhaqi. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Tarikh-i-Bayhaq is one of the few rare and precious works that have survived the awful Mongol invasion. The work, as its name implies, is a history of the famous district of Bayhaq, in Khurasan, completed in the year 563 A.H.- 1167 A.D., by an in... Read More about Introduction of the "Tarikh i Bayhaq" of Dhahiru'd-din Abu'l-Hasan 'Ali b. Zayd al-Bayhaqi..

A historical criticism of the "Mahavamsa," Chapters I-XX. (1930)
Thesis
Mendis, G. C. A historical criticism of the "Mahavamsa," Chapters I-XX. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Mahavamsa is a Pali epic written about the sixth century A.D. in Ceylon. Its chief source was an old Sinhalese chronicle, which formed a part of the old Sinhalese commentaries on the Pali Canon. The Sinhalese chronicle seems to have been based on... Read More about A historical criticism of the "Mahavamsa," Chapters I-XX..

The Bodhisattva doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit literature. (1930)
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Dayal, H. The Bodhisattva doctrine in Buddhist Sanskrit literature. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

In this essay, an attempt has been made to discuss some aspects of the Bodhisattva doctrine, as it is formulated and expounded in Buddhist Sanskrit literature. The treatises, that have been utilised, are indicated in Chapter I.

The history of the Paramara Dynasty in Malava, Arthuna and Chandravati. (1930)
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Ganguly, D. C. The history of the Paramara Dynasty in Malava, Arthuna and Chandravati. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

After the collapse of the imperial power of the Guptas, Northern India was split up into a number of independent states. They were governed by numerous ruling dynasties till they were conquered by the Moslems In the latter part of the thirteenth cent... Read More about The history of the Paramara Dynasty in Malava, Arthuna and Chandravati..

History of Urdu language and literature down to 1720. (1930)
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Qadiri, S. G. M. History of Urdu language and literature down to 1720. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

I. The available material dealing with this subject is very seanty, largely unscientific, and often based on second-hand information. Even the Catalogue have many mistakes in them. Therefore it was necessary to study the original Urdu and Persian man... Read More about History of Urdu language and literature down to 1720..

The Revenue Administration of the Northern Sarkars 1759-1786. (1930)
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Sundaram, L. The Revenue Administration of the Northern Sarkars 1759-1786. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Northern Sarkars rank among the earliest possessions of the East India Company. Clive's foresight and the vigilance of the Madras government resulted in the procuration of the imperial farman of 1765 and in the treaties of 1766 and 1768 with Niza... Read More about The Revenue Administration of the Northern Sarkars 1759-1786..

History of Urdu Language and Literature Down to the Year 1720. (1930)
Thesis
Qadiri, S. G. M. History of Urdu Language and Literature Down to the Year 1720. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

I. The available material dealing with this subject is very scanty, largely unscientific, and often based on second-hand information. Even the Catalogues have many mistakes in them. Therefore it was necessary to study the original Urdu and Persian ma... Read More about History of Urdu Language and Literature Down to the Year 1720..

Kapisthala - Katha - Samhita. (1930)
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Vira, R. Kapisthala - Katha - Samhita. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Kapisthala-Katha-Samhita, a Vedic text of the Black Yajurveda, is presented here for the first time. All the differences between this and the Kathaka- Samhita have been noted, and a comparison made with allied ritual literature ranging from Rgved... Read More about Kapisthala - Katha - Samhita..