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About The Book: A Grammar of the Bengal Language by Nathaniel Brassey Halhed, published in 1778, is one of the earliest scholarly works on the Bengali language. Halhed, a British linguist, and colonial administrator, presented a detailed grammar of Bengali, which he had encountered during his time in India. This work includes an exploration of the language's structure, syntax, and phonetics, providing insights into the Bengali linguistic system. It was groundbreaking for its time and helped pave the way for further linguistic studies in the Indian subcontinent. Halhed's grammar played a significant role in promoting the understanding of Indian languages in the West. The book remains an important historical document in the study of Bengali and Indian languages. About The Author: Nathaniel Brassey Halhed (1751–1830) was an English orientalist and colonial administrator. He is best known for his translation of A Code of Gentoo Laws, a key work on Hindu law. Halhed also contributed to early studies of Sanskrit, publishing a grammar of the language. Joining the East India Company, he worked in Bengal, influencing British understanding of Indian culture and law. Halhed's scholarly contributions bridged Western and Eastern intellectual traditions during the British colonial era. The Title 'A Grammar of the Bengal Language written/authored/edited by Nathaniel Brassey Halhed', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369207183 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 260 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, Bengali. The subject of this book is Grammar. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.