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)

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LETTER XIX.

Kannoge.'—Formerly the capital of Hindoostaim.—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.

Kannoge, now comparatively a Native vil-
lage, situated about midway between Cawn-
pore and Futtyghur, is said to have been the
capital of Hindoostaun, and according to Hindoo
tradition was the seat of the reigning Rajahs
two thousand years prior to the invasion of
India by the Sultaun Timoor. If credit be