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A Note on Chinese Texts in Tibetan Transcription (1958)
Journal Article
Simon, W. (1958). A Note on Chinese Texts in Tibetan Transcription. Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies, 21(1/3), 334-343. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0041977X00072712

A study in Serbocroat accent and intonation. (1958)
Thesis
De Bray, R. G. A. A study in Serbocroat accent and intonation. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Serbocroat is a language the accent of which is a combination of expiratory stress, length and. a rising or falling tone. There are certain differences of accent between the language of educated people in Belgrade and Zagreb; and this is a study of t... Read More about A study in Serbocroat accent and intonation..

The development of the early Safawid state under Isma'il and Tahmasp, as studied in the 16th century Persian sources. (1958)
Thesis
Savory, R. M. The development of the early Safawid state under Isma'il and Tahmasp, as studied in the 16th century Persian sources. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The object of this thesis is, from a study of the contemporary Persian sources, to determine the broad outlines of the development of the early Safawid state, and in particular to describe the evolution of the principal offices of state. As the refor... Read More about The development of the early Safawid state under Isma'il and Tahmasp, as studied in the 16th century Persian sources..

Evolution of Hindu marriage with special reference to rituals, (c.1000 B.C.-A.D. 500). (1958)
Thesis
Sengupta, N. Evolution of Hindu marriage with special reference to rituals, (c.1000 B.C.-A.D. 500). (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis presents a chronological survey of the evolution of Hindu marriage down to circa A.D. 500. The rituals of marriage are discussed in the first two chapters. The first chapter deals with the marriage rituals in the time of the Rg-Veda and t... Read More about Evolution of Hindu marriage with special reference to rituals, (c.1000 B.C.-A.D. 500)..

A critical edition of the unedited portion of the "Dadestan-i Dinik". (1958)
Thesis
Anklesaria, P. K. A critical edition of the unedited portion of the "Dadestan-i Dinik". (Thesis). SOAS University of London

An attempt is made, in this work, to edit the unedited portion (Pursish 41-92) of Dd., according to the strict scientific principles, as evolved in the classical European Studies. In Chapter I, a general idea of the whereabouts of almost all the know... Read More about A critical edition of the unedited portion of the "Dadestan-i Dinik"..

The political relations of the Mughals with the Deccan states (1556-1658 A.D.). (1958)
Thesis
Khan, Y. M. The political relations of the Mughals with the Deccan states (1556-1658 A.D.). (Thesis). SOAS University of London

I have divided my work into three main sections, one for each of the Mughal emperors, AKBAR, JAHANGIR and SHAHJAHAN. The introduction deals with geography of the Deccan and the early history of the Deccan states and their relations with IRAN, with wh... Read More about The political relations of the Mughals with the Deccan states (1556-1658 A.D.)..

Studies on the writings of al-Jahiz. (1958)
Thesis
Najim, W. T. Studies on the writings of al-Jahiz. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Al-Jahiz is known to every student of Islamic literature, history or society, of the classical period. His encyclopaedic writing embraces all aspects of life of Islamic society. The interest which al-Jahiz shows in the growing urban society and its m... Read More about Studies on the writings of al-Jahiz..

The eight Tamil anthologies, with special reference to "Purananuru" and "Patirruppattu". (1958)
Thesis
Marr, J. R. The eight Tamil anthologies, with special reference to "Purananuru" and "Patirruppattu". (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is a survey of early Tamil court poetry collectively known as Ettuttokai. Special reference is made to the two anthologies of Bardic Poetry, Purananuru and Patirruppattu. These are discussed in Chapters III to VIII. The tradition about th... Read More about The eight Tamil anthologies, with special reference to "Purananuru" and "Patirruppattu"..

Asoka and the decline of the Mauryas. (1958)
Thesis
Thapar, R. Asoka and the decline of the Mauryas. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The thesis considers in detail the reign and activities of Asoka Maurya (268-231 B.C.) of the Mauryan dynasty, in the context of the third century B.C. in India. The Introductory chapter deals with the various source materials and the secondary sourc... Read More about Asoka and the decline of the Mauryas..

The structure and function of the verbal piece in the Jebero language. (1958)
Thesis
Bendor-Samuel, J. The structure and function of the verbal piece in the Jebero language. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

After the preface, table of contents and list of symbols, an introductory chapter gives details about the Jebero people and language, including an account of all previously published material, describes the circumstances and scope of this present stu... Read More about The structure and function of the verbal piece in the Jebero language..

Kashmir under the Loharas, A.D. 1003-1171. (1958)
Thesis
Mohan, K. Kashmir under the Loharas, A.D. 1003-1171. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This work is an attempt at the reconstruction of Social History or Kashmir under the Lohara dynasties 1003-1171. Ch.l. We start with a discussion of the importance or this period in the history or Kashmir following it up with the previous work done i... Read More about Kashmir under the Loharas, A.D. 1003-1171..

"Abhidarma-dipa-Vibhasha-prabha-vritti": A critical edition and an introduction on its authorship and its relation to the "Abhidarma-kosa-Bhashya" of Vasubandhu. (1958)
Thesis
Jaini, P. S. "Abhidarma-dipa-Vibhasha-prabha-vritti": A critical edition and an introduction on its authorship and its relation to the "Abhidarma-kosa-Bhashya" of Vasubandhu. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The thesis consists of two parts: Introduction (Part I) and the Text (Part II). Part II contains a critical edition of the Abhidharma-dipa (with its commentary called the Vibhasha-prabha-vritti) based on the photographs brought by Pandit Rahula Samkr... Read More about "Abhidarma-dipa-Vibhasha-prabha-vritti": A critical edition and an introduction on its authorship and its relation to the "Abhidarma-kosa-Bhashya" of Vasubandhu..

The Life and Career of Jonathan Duncan, 1756-1795. (1958)
Thesis
Narain, V. A. The Life and Career of Jonathan Duncan, 1756-1795. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis is a study of the life and career of Jonathan Duncan, 1756-1795. It covers his career until he left the post of Resident at Benares; the period of his governorship of Bombay has been omitted. Chapter I is a sketch of Duncan's career till... Read More about The Life and Career of Jonathan Duncan, 1756-1795..

The Internal Administration of Lord Lytton, With Special Reference to Social and Economic Policy, 1876-1880. (1958)
Thesis
Gujral, L. M. The Internal Administration of Lord Lytton, With Special Reference to Social and Economic Policy, 1876-1880. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This is a study of some aspects of Lord Lytton's social and economic policy. Lytton was very anxious to reduce, if not totally abolish, the cotton duties. His anxiety was due primarily to his wish to help the Conservative Party through this tariff re... Read More about The Internal Administration of Lord Lytton, With Special Reference to Social and Economic Policy, 1876-1880..

The History and Archaeology of Taxila. (1958)
Thesis
Ahmed, N. The History and Archaeology of Taxila. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis aims at a critical examination of the information provided by several decades of archaeological research at Taxila in west Pakistan. The antiquity of Taxila and its fame as a centre of commerce and learning are widely attested by numerous... Read More about The History and Archaeology of Taxila..

Sir Elijah Impey in India 1774-1783. (1958)
Thesis
Pandey, B. N. Sir Elijah Impey in India 1774-1783. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This is study of the life and character of Sir Elijah Impey as the first Chief justice of the first Supreme Court of India. He arrived in India with a commission to administer justice according to English law and to check the Company's servants in th... Read More about Sir Elijah Impey in India 1774-1783..

The Last Years of the Georgian Monarchy 1658-1832. (1958)
Thesis
Lang, D. M. The Last Years of the Georgian Monarchy 1658-1832. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

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Abu Bakr ibn 'Ammar, His Life and Poetry. (1958)
Thesis
El Kariem, M. A. Abu Bakr ibn 'Ammar, His Life and Poetry. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Abu Bakr Ibn 'Ammar (422/1031-477/1084) was one of the most prominent poets and statesmen of Muslim Spain during the age of the Muluk al-Tawaif. He was born in the same year that witnessed the downfall of the Ummayyad dynasty and died only a few year... Read More about Abu Bakr ibn 'Ammar, His Life and Poetry..

A Critical Edition of the "Kokilasandesaya" With an Introduction. (1958)
Thesis
Sumanasuriya, K. T. W. A Critical Edition of the "Kokilasandesaya" With an Introduction. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Kokilasandesaya is one of the finest classical poems in Sinhalese Literature, and there has been a long-felt need for a good critical edition of the poem. The edition of the work here presented, is a collation of fourteen MSS of dates dates varyi... Read More about A Critical Edition of the "Kokilasandesaya" With an Introduction..