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Mss Eur Orme OV.101
- Record Id:
- 040-003421629
- Hierarchy Root Ancestor Record Id:
- 032-002305428
- MDARK:
- ark:/81055/vdc_100064506967.0x000001
- LARK:
- SLARK:
- Format:
- ISAD(G)
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Mss Eur Orme OV.101
- Title:
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Histories and Genealogies of Hindu Sovereigns
- Scope & Content:
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p. [i]. Table of Contents.
1, pp. 1-64 (24 x 19 cm.). History of the Mogul Emperor's of Hindustan from the accession of Furruck Seer to Alumgeer the Second. Translation by --. Apparently an Original, but not signed. Duplicate of 153. l. As is usual, dates are conspicuous by their absence.
2, pp. 65-66 (24 x 19 cm.). Of the Rajaship of Rewan. In the same hand writing as No.1 above. Apparently this refers to Rewah.
3, pp. 67-70 (24 x 19 cm.). Curious Anecdotes from Ferishtah's History of Malabar, or, as he writes it, Mullibar. In the same handwriting as No. 1.
4, p. 71 (23 x 16 cm.). Letter, dated 1st July - - , from C. William Boughton Rouse to Orme. Original. Sends a list of Hindu sovereigns prior to the Muhammadan Conquest.
5, p. 73 (22.5 x 18 cm.). From a Persian MS. written about 1767. Apparently in Rouse's handwriting. Extracts relating to Indian History.
6, p. 77 (38 x 24 cm.). Genealogical Tree from a large Persian MS. stiled Hudgerat-ul-Mustafavy. Apparently in House's handwriting. From Noah to Abraham and Lot, including Persian and other celebrities.
7, pp. 79-86 (23 x 18 cm.). Letters, dated Harley Street, 2 Jan. and 6th August, and one undated, from C. W. B. Rouse to Orme. Original. On literary matters.
8, p. 89 (24 x 19 cm.). Force and Revenue of the Rohillas, Sikhs, Rajpoots, and Jauts. Possibly by Rouse. Copied in 153. 3.
9, pp. 90-91 (24 x 10 cm.), Note (undated) from C. W. B. Rouse to Orme on the proper pronunciation of “Jemmadar'." Original.
10, p. 93 (24 x 19 cm.). Note (undated) from C. W. B. Rouse to Orme, enclosing remainder of his Persian Memoir'.
11, pp. 95-98 (32 x 19.5 cm.). Questions proposed to Maha Rajah Kishen Chund at Shibnibas, October 31st 1777, with his answers. Copy. Duplicate of 153. 2. First introduction of Firearms into India; the Origin of Sati, &c.
- Collection Area:
- India Office Records and Private Papers
- Project / Collection:
- India Office Private Papers
- Hierarchy Record Ids:
- 032-002305428
033-003394094
040-003421629 - Is part of:
- Mss Eur Orme : Robert Orme papers.
Mss Eur Orme OV. : Orme Various
Mss Eur Orme OV.101 : Histories and Genealogies of Hindu Sovereigns - Hierarchy:
- 032-002305428[0001]/033-003394094[0092]/040-003421629
- Container:
- View / search within Archive / Collection: Mss Eur Orme
- Record Type (Level):
- File
- Extent:
- 1 volume, pp. [i], 98.
- Digitised Content:
- Languages:
- English
- Scripts:
- Latin
- Start Date:
- 1760
- End Date:
- 1779
- Date Range:
- 1760s-1770s
- Era:
- CE
- Access:
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- Physical Characteristics:
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Dimensions: Various sizes, up to 38 x 24 cm.
Binding: Vellum-bound volume.
- Material Type:
- Archives and Manuscripts
- Legal Status:
- Not Public Record(s)