Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c31: Corrections and Additions to Vol. II
Fall of the Mughal Empire v2.c31
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Corrections and Additions to Vol. II
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P. 23, l. 20, for 10 June read c. 10 June. 39—2, " Musa " Musavi 47—19, " chapter 22 " chapter 23. 71—27, " Maler Kot " Maler Kotla. 78, add to footnote, Chandrachud Daftar, i, 49. " l. 2, add at beginning § 10. 206, add to footnote, Chandra. Daft, i. 137. 227, " Kharé, i. pp. 32-34. 243, l. 20, for Narwar read Pauri. 247, add to 2nd footnote, Pahāri stands for Pauri, 20 m. n. w. of Shivapuri (Sipri) in Gwalior State.
249. add to footnote, Purand. Daft, i. 387. 252, l. 28, for at Agra read near Mathura. 253, add to footnote, Chandra Daft. i. 51 256, " Peace terms in Bhau's letter of 16 Sep. Purand Daft, i. 389 (best.) 263, l. 16, add, Purand Daft, i. 389. 270, add to footnote, " 391. 299, l. 25, add " 391. 311, add to footnote, Kashiraj states that Atai Kh's own contingent of 2,000 Durrani horse was joined by "nearly 10,000 irregulars in greed of booty, and. . . they marched forty kos in one day" to effect the surprise. 314, add to footnote, Purand. Daft, i. 392. 331, in plan, shade 25 half black. 351, add to footnote, Purand Daft, i. 417, 425. 354, " " " 397, 417. 360, " " " 393—426 (primary.) 362, l. 4, after Joshi add and another written on 14 Nov.
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*Times* (London).—Sir Jadunath Sarkar has undertaken a duty of real importance. His wide scholarship, his deep knowledge, his independent judgment, admirably fit him for the task ; and his first volume (1739—1754) shows that the work when completed, will provide valuable information till now inaccessible to the English reader ; nowhere else will he find a more authoritative estimate, or more poignant detail, of the state of the country before the rise of the English Power. (17 May, 1934.)
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*Times of India* (Bombay)—Sir Jadunath Sarkar approaches his task in the scientific and impartial spirit which characterizes all his work . . . The learned author claims to have synthesized for the first time the Persian, Marathi, French, English, Hindi, Rajasthani and Sanskrit sources. Students of Maratha history will particularly welcome the valuable and original chapters [3 and 4] on the Maratha incursions into Bengal, replete with new material bearing upon a hitherto little-known chapter of Maratha history. Indeed, one of the most valuable features of this scholarly and erudite work is the light which it throws upon the Marathas in Northern India : Sir Jadunath Sarkar’s additions to our knowledge in this field of investigation form a valuable commentary on the Maratha accounts of these events. (10 Feb. 1933.)
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*Modern Review* (January, 1933)—That Sir Jadunath Sarkar is fully qualified to write the history of any period of the Mughal Empire in India does not require to be pointed out afresh. In two volumes, of which the work under notice is the first, he has attempted to tell the story of the fall of the Mughal Empire from the invasion of Nadir Shah in 1739 to the British conquest of Delhi and keepership of the puppet but still legitimate Padishah in 1803, and his attempt has been entirely successful. The work is written in a simple and attractive style, and the interest of the story is throughout sustained.
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Sarkar's *History of Aurangzib* is based mainly on original contemporary Persian Marathi and European sources, *viz.*, the Mughal State-papers, daily bulletins of the Mughal Court, the records of impartial non-official writers (such as two Persian memoirs by contemporary Hindu writers), the letters of Aurangzib, his father, brothers, sons, grandsons, officers and vassal kings, and other makers of Indian history, revenue returns, *&c.* The fourth volume gives a new and authentic history of the Maratha kings Shivaji & Shambhuji hitherto unknown.
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Of the letters of *Aurangzib* and his contemporaries, more than 5,000 are in the author's possession. He has also used the Marathi bakhars and historical papers, the Assamese chronicles (*Buranjis*) and the French and Portuguese archives.
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H Beveridge.—Jadunath Sarkar may be called *Primus in Indis* as the user of Persian authorities for the history of India. He might also be styled the Bengali Gibbon,... It is pleasant to think that England and its Government have had some share in producing such a man of wide knowledge and untiring industry as Jadunath... All his volumes are good, and reflect the highest credit on their author . . . The account of Aurangzib in the 3rd and 4th volumes is exceptionally good. (*History.* 1922).
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Journal Asiatique.—Ce xviie siecle mongol nous est connu par les temoignages de voyageurs europeens: mais les sources persanes et les documents de la chancellerie imperiale n' avaient pas ete utilises dans une etude d' ensemble. C'est le grand merite de l'auteur d' avoir patiemment recherche et mis a contribution toutes les informations persanes et indiennes...et de nous donner une narration vivante et fidele. (1922).
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Vincent A. Smith.—You are doing first class work . . I repeat with all sincerity that I have the highest opinion of your learning, impartiality and critical ability. I trust that you may be long spared . to continue your good work of giving honest history.
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Awarded the Gold Medal of the Bombay Branch, Royal Asiatic Society.
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SHIVAJI AND HIS TIMES
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A new and fully detailed critical study of Shivaji’s life and character based on an exhaustive use of all the available original materials—Persian, Marathi, Hindi, Dutch and English—most of which were unknown to Grant Duff.
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It is the most comprehensive and correct narrative of the rise of the Marathas with minute details and exact dates. The complex interaction of Deccan politics has been clearly shown by references to the history of the Muslim Powers there in the 17th century.
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MUGHAL ADMINISTRATION
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Second edition, rewritten and 2½ times the size of the first edition, 272 pages, Rs. 3.
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In its present form the book supplies a complete treatise on the administrative system and constitution of the Mughal Empire, its theory and practice, its principles and aims, its effect on the people, and takes a philosophical survey of the achievements of the Mughal Empire, the causes of its downfall, and its influence upon the country.
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CHAITANYA
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Chaitanya, (1485-1533), the greatest saint of Bengal, caused a complete moral revolution in Eastern India by preaching the creed of *bhakti* or devotion to God as incarnate in Krishna. His faith conquered Bengal, Orissa and Assam, and also established its stronghold in several other places, notably Brindaban.
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C. F. Andrews.—Of surpassing value...gives the clearest picture of the Saint, and his teaching, and is full of intense human interest from beginning to end... The picture drawn of the Saint is one of extraordinary beauty: a truly human figure comes before us and attracts our own love, even as it attracted the love of his first disciples. (*Modern Review*, Oct. 1913).
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Studies in Aurangzib’s Reign
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18 ESSAYS, 306 PAGES, RS. 2-8.
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*Asiatic Quarterly Review.*—A series of essays on Aurangzib and his times of the most entertaining description.
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*Indian Antiquary.*—All the essays are brightly written and several contain information not hitherto available in English.
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*G. Ferrand.*—Comme les precedents, ces derniers volumes sont pleins d’informations puisees a des sources orientales inedites : et c’est ce qui donne une valeur particuliere aux travaux de M. Sarkar. Ecrits dans un anglais clair et agreable, ces volumes fourniront aux historiens europeens la documentation qui leur manquait sur cette periode de la domination mongole dans l’Inde. (*J. A.*)
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India through the Ages
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Re. 1-8
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*Times.*—An excellent little compendium of the history of India...under 5 main headings. Each of these is considered as a great culture-movement...His closing estimate is thoughtful and valuable.
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*J. R. A. S.*—Gives an interesting and clearly written review of the successive factors which have contributed to the composite development of the India of the present day.
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*Sir E. A. Gait.*—A wonderfully clear bird’s-eye view of a vast subject.
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A Short History of Aurangzib
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*J. R. A. S.*—The narrative is clear and orderly, the characterization of individuals is excellent, and...there is little that could be spared. The book can be recommended with confidence to any readers who have not time to study the author’s larger work, that well-known classic, *The History of Aurangzib*, in 5 vols.
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Published by S. C. Sarkar of M. C. Sarkar & Sons, Ld., Calcutta Printer : M. C. Das, PRABASI PRESS, 120-2, Upper Circular Road, Calcutta The first of these, the *Gospel of the Hebrews*, was used by the Jewish Christians of Palestine, and was probably a version of the Gospel of Matthew, though it contained some traditions not found in our canonical books. The *Gospel of the Egyptians* was used by the ascetic sects of Egypt, and was marked by a strong tendency towards mysticism and asceticism. The *Gospel of Peter* was used by the Docetists, and taught that Christ did not really suffer, but only appeared to do so.
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These gospels, and others like them, were not accepted by the Church as a whole, and were gradually lost or suppressed. The Church, however, felt the need for a standard collection of writings that would serve as a guide for faith and practice. This led to the formation of the New Testament canon, a process that took several centuries to complete.
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The first step in this process was the collection of the letters of Paul, which were widely circulated among the churches. Then came the four Gospels, which were accepted as the authoritative accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. The Acts of the Apostles and the other epistles were gradually added, and finally the Book of Revelation.
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By the end of the second century, the core of the New Testament was generally accepted by the Church. The process of canonization was not a formal act of a council, but rather a gradual recognition by the churches of the writings that were most valuable for their life and worship. It was only in the fourth century that the canon was formally closed by the councils of the Church.
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The formation of the New Testament canon was a crucial event in the history of the Church. It provided a standard of faith and practice that helped to unify the Church and to protect it from the influence of heretical sects. It also ensured that the teachings of Jesus and the apostles would be preserved for future generations.
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The first of these, the *Gospel of the Hebrews*, was used by the Jewish Christians of Palestine, and was probably a version of the Gospel of Matthew, though it contained some traditions not found in our canonical books. The *Gospel of the Egyptians* was used by the ascetic sects of Egypt, and was marked by a strong tendency towards mysticism and asceticism. The *Gospel of Peter* was used by the Docetists, and taught that Christ did not really suffer, but only appeared to do so.
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These gospels, and others like them, were not accepted by the Church as a whole, and were gradually lost or suppressed. The Church, however, felt the need for a standard collection of writings that would serve as a guide for faith and practice. This led to the formation of the New Testament canon, a process that took several centuries to complete.
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The first step in this process was the collection of the letters of Paul, which were widely circulated among the churches. Then came the four Gospels, which were accepted as the authoritative accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. The Acts of the Apostles and the other epistles were gradually added, and finally the Book of Revelation.
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By the end of the second century, the core of the New Testament was generally accepted by the Church. The process of canonization was not a formal act of a council, but rather a gradual recognition by the churches of the writings that were most valuable for their life and worship. It was only in the fourth century that the canon was formally closed by the councils of the Church.
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The formation of the New Testament canon was a crucial event in the history of the Church. It provided a standard of faith and practice that helped to unify the Church and to protect it from the influence of heretical sects. It also ensured that the teachings of Jesus and the apostles would be preserved for future generations.
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The first of these, the *Gospel of the Hebrews*, was used by the Jewish Christians of Palestine, and was probably a version of the Gospel of Matthew, though it contained some traditions not found in our canonical books. The *Gospel of the Egyptians* was used by the ascetic sects of Egypt, and was marked by a strong tendency towards mysticism and asceticism. The *Gospel of Peter* was used by the Docetists, and taught that Christ did not really suffer, but only appeared to do so.
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These gospels, and others like them, were not accepted by the Church as a whole, and were gradually lost or suppressed. The Church, however, felt the need for a standard collection of writings that would serve as a guide for faith and practice. This led to the formation of the New Testament canon, a process that took several centuries to complete.
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The first step in this process was the collection of the letters of Paul, which were widely circulated among the churches. Then came the four Gospels, which were accepted as the authoritative accounts of the life and teachings of Jesus. The Acts of the Apostles and the other epistles were gradually added, and finally the Book of Revelation.
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By the end of the second century, the core of the New Testament was generally accepted by the Church. The process of canonization was not a formal act of a council, but rather a gradual recognition by the churches of the writings that were most valuable for their life and worship. It was only in the fourth century that the canon was formally closed by the councils of the Church.
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The formation of the New Testament canon was a crucial event in the history of the Church. It provided a standard of faith and practice that helped to unify the Church and to protect it from the influence of heretical sects. It also ensured that the teachings of Jesus and the apostles would be preserved for future generations.