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About The Book: Hindoostanee Philology: Comprising a Dictionary, English and Hindoostanee; With a Grammatical Introduction by John Borthwick Gilchrist is a foundational work in the study of Hindustani language. Published during his time in India, the book provides an extensive dictionary and an introductory grammar, making Hindustani accessible to English speakers. Gilchrist's scholarship highlights the fusion of Persian, Arabic, and local dialects that shaped Hindustani, reflecting its role as a lingua franca in northern India. Written in multiple scripts—Arabic, Nāgarī, and Roman—the work facilitated cross-cultural communication and administrative efficiency, leaving a lasting legacy in linguistic and colonial studies. About The Author: John Borthwick Gilchrist (1759–1841) was a Scottish surgeon, linguist, and Indologist renowned for his pivotal role in popularizing the Hindustani language as the lingua franca of British India. Educated in Edinburgh, Gilchrist joined the East India Company's Medical Service in 1784 and soon recognized the importance of Hindustani for effective communication between British officials and Indian sepoys. His monumental works, including An English-Hindustani Dictionary and A Grammar of the Hindoostanee Language, featured entries in Arabic, Nāgarī, and Roman scripts, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the time. These publications laid the groundwork for Hindustani as an administrative language. The Title 'Hindoostanee Philology: Comprising a Dictionary, English and Hindoostanee; With a Grammatical Introduction written/authored/edited by John Borthwick Gilchrist', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369208593 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 796 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English, Hindi. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.