Book Of Indian Eras: With Tables For Calculating Indian Dates (1883) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164589921)

The Book of Indian Eras: With Tables for Calculating Indian Dates is a historical reference book written by Alexander Cunningham in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to the various eras and calendars used in India over the centuries. It includes detailed descriptions of the Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain eras, as well as the Islamic and Christian calendars that were introduced during the medieval period.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the different eras and calendars used in India, including their origins, historical significance, and methods of calculation. The second part of the book includes tables for calculating Indian dates, which can be used to convert between different eras and calendars.The Book of Indian Eras is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history and culture of India. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the complex and diverse systems of timekeeping that have been used in India over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Alexander Cunningham
ISBN-10: 116458992X
ISBN-13: 9781164589921
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 246
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.52d