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About The Book: The city of Benares, known for its Hindu learning and superstition, has intrigued European travelers for centuries. Notable descriptions by Taver­nier and Heber offer glimpses of Benares in the past. However, limited artistic representation exists, and these sketches aim to fill the void. While not professional works of art, they faithfully depict the city's essence, providing a unique view of its vibrant culture. Created over ten years of residence in Benares, these sketches, along with a map, were intended to accompany a literary project. Despite potential minor inaccuracies, these illustrations offer valuable insights into Benares' antiquity, history, and population. The book features 32 black and white illustrations and required over a decade to gather the photographs and sketches for its inclusion. About the Author: James Prinsep (1799–1840) was an English scholar, orientalist, and antiquary. He is renowned for deciphering the Kharosthi and Brahmi scripts of ancient India. In addition to his work as an assay master, he made significant contributions to architecture, temple illustration, and sanitation in Benares. Prinsep was the founding editor of the Journal of the Asiatic Society of Bengal, contributing articles on chemistry, mineralogy, numismatics, meteorology, and Indian antiquities. He played a crucial role in the calibration of instruments to measure humidity and atmospheric pressure, and his decipherment of Brahmi script was a major scholarly achievement. The Title 'Benares Illustrated In a Series of Drawings written/authored/edited by James Prinsep', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121283038 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 104 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Indian History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-