Book of Indian Eras, with Tables for Calculating Indian Dates c22.4

c22.4

Thus, to find the corresponding date of Timur’s capture of Delhi, which he has himself recorded as “Wednesday the 8th of the 2nd Rabi 801 A. H.,” first look in Table XVI for the initial day of the Muhammadan year in Christian reckoning, which was Friday the 13th September 1398. Then turn to Table XV, and look for the place of II Rabi 8, from which run the eye upwards to the horizontal line of week days, beginning with Friday, where the intersection will be found to fall on Wednesday, thus agreeing with the week day given by Timur. Next look to the Roman numerals on the right, where it will be seen that “II Rabi 8” was the 6th day of the 13th week, or the 97th day of the Muhammadan year. Then calculate from the 13th September 1398 as the 1st day as follows:—