Meer Hassan Ali, B.: Observations on the Mussulmauns of India: descriptive of their manners, customs, habits, and religious opinions ; made during a twelve years residence in their immediate Society (Band 2) (London, 1832)

CONTENTS

OF

THE SECOND VOLUME.

LETTER XV.

On the birth and management of children in Hindoostaun.
—Increase of joy on the birth of a Son.- Preference
generally shown to male children.—Treatment of Infants.
—Day of Purification.—Offerings presented on this occa-
sion to the child.—The anniversary of the birthday cele-
brated.—Visit of the father to the Durgah.—Pastimes
of boys. — Kites. — Pigeons.—The Mhogdhur.—Sword-
exercise.—The Bow and Arrows.— The Pellet-bow.—
Crows.— Sports of Native gentlemen.— Cock-fighting.
—Remarks upon horses, elephants, tigers, and leopards.
—Pigeon-shooting.—Birds released from captivity on
particular occasions.—Reasons for the extension of the
royal clemency in Native Courts.—Influence of the Prime
Minister in the administration of justice. . Page 1

LETTER XVI.

Remarks on the trades and professions of Hindoostaun.—
The Bazaars.—Naunbye (Bazaar cook).—The Butcher,
and other trades.—Shroffs (Money-changers).—Popular