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.

LETTER XIX.

Kannoge.—Formerly the capital of Hindoostaun.—Ancient
castle.—Durability of the bricks made by the aborigines.
—Prospect from the Killaah(castle).—-Ruins.—Treasures
found therein.—The Durgah Baallee Peer Kee.—Mukh-
burrahs.—Ancient Mosque.—Singular structure of some
stone pillars.—The Durgah Mukdoom Jhaunneer.—Con-
versions to the Mussulmaun Faith.—Anecdote.—Igno-
rance of the Hindoos.—Sculpture of the Ancients.—
Mosque inhabited by thieves.—Discovery of Nitre.—
Method of extracting it.—Conjectures of its produce.—
Residence in the castle.—Reflections. . Page 125

LETTER XX.

Delhi.—Description of the city.—Marble hall.—The Queen's
Mahul (palace).—Audience with the King- and Queen.—
Conversation with them.—Character of their Majesties.—
Visit to a Muckburrah.—Soobadhaars.—The nature of the
office.—Durgah of Shah Nizaam ood deen.—Tomb of
Shah Allum.—Ruins in the vicinity of Delhi.—Antique
. pillars (Kootub.)—Prospect from its galleries.—Anec-
dotes of Juangheer and Khareem Zund. . Page 153

LETTER XXI.

Natural Productions of India.—Trees, shrubs, plants, fruits,
&c.—Their different uses and medicinal qualities.—The
Rose.—Native medical practice.—Antidote to Hydropho-
bia.—Remedy for the venom of the Snake.—TheChitche-
rah (Inverted thorn).—The Neam-tree.—The Hurrundh
(Castor-tree). —The Umultass (Cassia-tree).—The Myrtle.
—The Pomegranate.-—The Tamarind.—The Jahmun.—
The Mango.—The Sherrefah.—White and red Guavers.—