A Smaller Hindustani and English Dictionary : Printed Entirely in the Roman Character, Conformable To the System Laid Down By Sir William Jones(Paperback, Duncan Forbes)
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About The Book: "A Smaller Hindustani and English Dictionary" by Duncan Forbes is a compact linguistic tool designed for English and Hindustani speakers, presented entirely in Roman characters. Based on the system introduced by Sir William Jones and later improved, this dictionary aimed to make the Hindustani language more accessible to English speakers during British rule in India. By Romanizing the script, it facilitated easier learning and translation, serving administrative, educational, and communication needs between the British and the local population. About The Author: Duncan Forbes, (1798?1868) was a Scottish linguist and scholar known for his contributions to Oriental studies, particularly in the fields of Persian, Arabic, and Hindustani languages. He authored several important works, including dictionaries and language guides, and played a key role in promoting language education during British colonial rule in India. The Title 'A Smaller Hindustani and English Dictionary : Printed Entirely in the Roman Character, Conformable To the System Laid Down By Sir William Jones, and Improved Since His Time written/authored/edited by Duncan Forbes', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367807330 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 496 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms Vol:
