Forbes, Alexander Kinloch (1821-1865)
- Date:
- 1849
- Reference:
- MS.7137
- Part of:
- Forbes, Alexander Kinloch (1821-1865), Indian civil servant; author of Râs Mâlâ
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Notebook containing an English translation of the surviving verses of the Rutun Mâlâ, or 'Garland or Jewels', an epic poem celebrating the life of Jayasekhara, a seventh-century raja of Gujarat. Translated by Forbes between 25 Nov. and 15 Dec. 1849.
Publication/Creation
1849
Physical description
52 ff. (original pagination 1-91, 91-95) 1 vol., 320 × 200 mm. Remains of marbled paper covers.
Finding aids
Described in typescript supplements, by Christopher Hilton and Richard Aspin, to the Library's published finding aids.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores