This book presents a collection of letters, notes, reports, and other writings that document the efforts to collect and preserve ancient Sanskrit literature in India from 1868 onwards. These writings provide valuable insights into the state of Sanskrit studies in the 19th century, the methods used to collect and preserve manuscripts, and the challenges faced by scholars in this endeavour. The documents also shed light on the broader cultural and political context of Sanskrit studies in India during this period, including the role of the British government and the efforts of native scholars to preserve their cultural heritage. The book provides a detailed overview of the methods used to collect and preserve these ancient texts and the challenges scholars faced in their efforts. Through a variety of source materials, including letters, notes, and reports, the reader gains a sense of the historical and cultural context of Sanskrit studies in 19th-century India, offering a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Sanskrit literature and Indian history alike.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a collection of letters, notes, reports, and other writings that document the efforts to collect and preserve ancient Sanskrit literature in India from 1868 onwards. These writings provide valuable insights into the state of Sanskrit studies in the 19th century, the methods used to collect and preserve manuscripts, and the challenges faced by scholars in this endeavour. The documents also shed light on the broader cultural and political context of Sanskrit studies in India during this period, including the role of the British government and the efforts of native scholars to preserve their cultural heritage. The book provides a detailed overview of the methods used to collect and preserve these ancient texts and the challenges scholars faced in their efforts. Through a variety of source materials, including letters, notes, and reports, the reader gains a sense of the historical and cultural context of Sanskrit studies in 19th-century India, offering a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Sanskrit literature and Indian history alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332175727_0
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