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This foundational linguistic work by Duncan Forbes provides a detailed and systematic grammar of the Hindustani language, one of the most widely spoken languages in the Indian subcontinent. The text is uniquely presented in both Oriental script and Roman transliteration, making it accessible to English-speaking scholars and students of the language.
The volume is notable for its extensive copper-plate illustrations, which serve as visual guides to understanding both the Persian and Devanágarí systems of alphabetic writing. These detailed illustrations were essential educational tools in the 19th century and remain valuable references for understanding the evolution of South Asian writing systems.
Forbes’ systematic approach to grammar includes comprehensive coverage of syntax, morphology, and phonetics, establishing this work as an important historical resource for linguists, historians, and those interested in South Asian languages and scripts. The combination of textual explanation and visual representation makes this a unique contribution to the study of Hindustani language and literature.
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