An Introduction To Hindu And Mohammedan Law: For the Use of Students

About The Book: An Introduction to Hindu and Mohammedan Law: For the Use of Students is a legal textbook by Sir William Markby that provides an overview of the two major legal systems in India—Hindu and Mohammedan (Muslim) law. The book is intended for students, offering clear explanations of the principles and practices of both legal systems, including personal law, family law, and inheritance. Markby’s work highlights the historical development and key tenets of these laws, making them accessible to learners. It serves as an important resource for those studying the legal traditions that shaped the Indian subcontinent's legal framework. About The Author: Sir William Markby (1829–1914) was an English judge and legal writer, educated at Oxford. He was called to the bar in 1850 and served as a judge on the Calcutta High Court from 1866 to 1878. Markby authored influential legal works, including Elements of Law (1889), which examined legal concepts from a philosophical perspective, and The Indian Evidence Act (1897). He contributed articles to law journals and served as Reader in Indian Law at Oxford. Knighted in 1878 and appointed KCIE in 1889, Markby was also a respected academic, serving as Tutor at Balliol College and Curator of the Indian Institute. The Title 'An Introduction To Hindu And Mohammedan Law: For the Use of Students written/authored/edited by Sir William Markby', published in the year 2025. The ISBN 9789369208159 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 192 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms