The Astronomical Observatories of Jai Singh c4.s2.1

c4.s2.1

3. Jai Singh did not rely altogether upon information contained in books. He sent to Europe “several skilful persons along with Padre Manuel”; Muḥammad Sharif⁵ was sent to some place where “the southern pole was overhead”; and Muḥammad Mahdī was sent to the “further islands.”⁶