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About The Book: "A Short Treatise on Hindu Law: As Administered in the Courts of British India" by Herbert Cowell offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of Hindu legal principles as applied during British rule. The book outlines doctrines on inheritance, marriage, property, and civil obligations, reflecting both traditional Hindu jurisprudence and its adaptation in colonial courts. Cowell bridges classical Hindu texts with British legal interpretations, making the work a foundational guide for colonial administrators, legal professionals, and scholars seeking to understand the hybrid legal system in British India. About The Author: Philip Herbert Cowell (1870–1949) was a distinguished British astronomer known for his pioneering work in celestial mechanics. Born in Calcutta, he was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge. He served at the Royal Greenwich Observatory and later led the HM Nautical Almanac Office. Cowell made significant contributions to the study of comet and asteroid orbits, particularly Halley's Comet. His achievements earned him prestigious awards, including the Royal Astronomical Society’s Gold Medal. Two asteroids, 4358 Lynn and 1898 Cowell, commemorate him. The Title 'A Short Treatise On Hindu Law: As Administered In The Courts Of British India written/authored/edited by Herbert Cowell', published in the year 1895. The ISBN 9789371694797 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 200 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Courts, India. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol: