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A critical study of the poetry of Dhu'r-Rumma. (1960)
Thesis
Muttalibi, A. J. Y. A critical study of the poetry of Dhu'r-Rumma. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

CHAPTER I This chapter contains an account of Dhu'r-Rumma' s life based on a study of the anecdotal material and its conflicting versions in relation to some passages in his diwan, together with the historical background with special reference to:- (... Read More about A critical study of the poetry of Dhu'r-Rumma..

The social organisation of the Digo of Kenya. (1960)
Thesis
Gerlach, L. P. The social organisation of the Digo of Kenya. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

As a result of Islamic and Western influence, Digo matrilineal social organization has been greatly modified, so that matrilineal patterns co-exist with important patrilineal and bilateral patterns. This dissertation is concerned with the ways in whi... Read More about The social organisation of the Digo of Kenya..

The 'Utbi states in Eastern Arabia in the second half of the eighteenth century. (1960)
Thesis
Abu Hakimah, A. M. The 'Utbi states in Eastern Arabia in the second half of the eighteenth century. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This study deals with the 'Utbi States in Eastern Arabia in the second half of the eighteenth century. The rise of the 'Utub, the ancestors of the present influential families and the rulers of Kuwait and Bahrain, has so far been neglected. Chapter O... Read More about The 'Utbi states in Eastern Arabia in the second half of the eighteenth century..

Studies in contemporary Arab nationalist literature. (1960)
Thesis
Le Gassick, T. J. Studies in contemporary Arab nationalist literature. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Pan-Arab nationalism seeks a closer form of political union between the Arab states. Arab nationalist writers consider that such a union will enable the Arabs to achieve complete freedom and allow them to enjoy rapid social and economic progress. The... Read More about Studies in contemporary Arab nationalist literature..

A grammatical study of the Arabic dialect of Tahway (Minifiya Province, Egypt). (1960)
Thesis
Abu Farag, M. A. A grammatical study of the Arabic dialect of Tahway (Minifiya Province, Egypt). (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The thesis consists of two parts and one appendix as well as the introduction and the reading transcription. Part I deals with types of sentences which are divided in four different ways according to the characteristics on which the attention is focu... Read More about A grammatical study of the Arabic dialect of Tahway (Minifiya Province, Egypt)..

Martial law in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. (1960)
Thesis
Munim, F. K. M. A. Martial law in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The necessity of considering the scope of martial law impressed me forcibly when President Iskander Mirza published his Proclamation of 7 October, 1958, abrogating the Constitution of Pakistan and declaring "martial law" throughout the country. Befor... Read More about Martial law in the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent..

History of Indian asceticism in pre-Buddhistic times. (1960)
Thesis
Singh, J. P. History of Indian asceticism in pre-Buddhistic times. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This study is concerned with the origins and the development of Indian asceticism before the time of the Buddha. In: the first chapter we have tried to define the concept of asceticism and fix its typology. We have included the practices of Upasana a... Read More about History of Indian asceticism in pre-Buddhistic times..

The tense system in Gombe Fula. (1960)
Thesis
Arnott, D. W. The tense system in Gombe Fula. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Investigation of the Gombe variety of Fula has shown the importance for a description of the tense system, not only of differences in the tense suffix but also of the behaviour of other elements - the radical, 'subject element', 'object element', and... Read More about The tense system in Gombe Fula..

A study of the composition and the sources of the "Chin P'ing Mei". (1960)
Thesis
Hanan, P. A study of the composition and the sources of the "Chin P'ing Mei". (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The authenticity of parts of the novel - a question which has never been settled - is here decided by means of a close textual study. A description is given from personal observation of the early editions of the Chin P'ing Mei, several of which, acce... Read More about A study of the composition and the sources of the "Chin P'ing Mei"..

Kufic tombstones in British collections. (1960)
Thesis
Arif, A. S. Kufic tombstones in British collections. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This is a study of Islamic stelae in British Collections, The first part of the study is an examination of these stelae so that it was possible to give a full description of their shape, material, lettering and place of origin. This has been followed... Read More about Kufic tombstones in British collections..

Studies in the social history of the Umayyad Period as revealed in the Kitab al-Aghani. (1960)
Thesis
Akel, N. Studies in the social history of the Umayyad Period as revealed in the Kitab al-Aghani. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This is a study of some of the aspects of the social life of the Umayyad period. Its general subject is the life of pleasure and amusement and its main characters are those whose conduct and deeds were not in complete harmony with the strict teaching... Read More about Studies in the social history of the Umayyad Period as revealed in the Kitab al-Aghani..

The law of Stridhana, the Hindu woman's separate estate, with special reference to acquisition, powers of disposition and intestate succession. (1960)
Thesis
Rege, P. W. The law of Stridhana, the Hindu woman's separate estate, with special reference to acquisition, powers of disposition and intestate succession. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The main topic of the thesis has been divided in two parts, namely, sastnic law and judge-made law. For the former several Sanskrit works whether published or otherwise and whether in the Devanagari or the Bengali script have been considered. Pit-fal... Read More about The law of Stridhana, the Hindu woman's separate estate, with special reference to acquisition, powers of disposition and intestate succession..

The development of Zyooruri up to 1686. (1960)
Thesis
Dunn, C. J. The development of Zyooruri up to 1686. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Zyooruri is the puppet drama of Japan and takes its name from Zyooruri, the heroine of the tale which was the original piece recited by the chanters who, in about 1610, made the vocal contribution to the first full puppet theatre, and who derived ult... Read More about The development of Zyooruri up to 1686..

The Growth of the Idea of Commonwealth in India 1900-1929. (1960)
Thesis
Mehrotra, S. R. The Growth of the Idea of Commonwealth in India 1900-1929. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

Early Indian nationalists took pride in their membership of the British Empire and looked upon the British connection as providential. They criticised what they considered to be 'un-British' in the administration of their country and demanded the rig... Read More about The Growth of the Idea of Commonwealth in India 1900-1929..

The State and the Co-Operative Movement in the Bombay Presidency 1880-1930. (1960)
Thesis
Catanach, I. J. The State and the Co-Operative Movement in the Bombay Presidency 1880-1930. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

The Deccan Riots of 1875 were believed to have been brought about by the large scale transfer of land, through foreclosure, from the cultivating to the money-lending classes. As a remedy, Sir William Wedderburn suggested the establishment of State-ba... Read More about The State and the Co-Operative Movement in the Bombay Presidency 1880-1930..

History and Archaeology of Fathpur-Sikri. (1960)
Thesis
Husain, A. B. M. History and Archaeology of Fathpur-Sikri. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This thesis aims at a critical study of the palace-city of the Emperor Akbar at Fathpur-Sikri. The thesis is divided in two volutes: I. Text; II. Plates. The text contains seven chapters: I. Gives a geographical study of the site: its geographical re... Read More about History and Archaeology of Fathpur-Sikri..

English Relations With Haidar Ali 1760-1782. (1960)
Thesis
Ali, B. S. English Relations With Haidar Ali 1760-1782. (Thesis). SOAS University of London

This is a study of the East India Company's relations with Haidar Ali of Mysore. As his state bordered on the Carnatic, and as his activities affected greatly the presidency of Madras, the policies of that presidency appear prominent in the study. Re... Read More about English Relations With Haidar Ali 1760-1782..