The History of Hindostan: Its Arts, and Its Sciences, as Connected with the History of the Other Great Empires of Asia, During the Most Ancient Periods of the World. With Numerous Illustrative Engravings. By the Author of Indian Antiquities. Vol. I., Volume 1W. Bulmer and Company, 1795 - 587 pages |
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