A Guide to the Old Observatories at Delhi; Jaipur; Ujjain; Benares
Author: Kaye, G.R.
Keywords: Observatories- Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Benares; Algebra; Jai Singh.
Publisher: Wm.H. Allen, London
Description: This book by G R Kaye is a guide to the old observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Benares. It begins with an introduction of Jai Singh, the sources of his astronomical knowledge and his book work. It then covers a section on metal and masonry instruments. It is followed by a detailed and elaborate description of the observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Benares. A significant aspect of the book is the narrative about the historical value of Jai Singh's work.
Source: Central Secretariat Library
Type: Rare Book
Received From: Central Secretariat Library
DC Field | Value |
dc.contributor.author | Kaye, G.R. |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-03-02T11:19:03Z |
dc.date.available | 2019-03-02T11:19:03Z |
dc.description | This book by G R Kaye is a guide to the old observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Benares. It begins with an introduction of Jai Singh, the sources of his astronomical knowledge and his book work. It then covers a section on metal and masonry instruments. It is followed by a detailed and elaborate description of the observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Benares. A significant aspect of the book is the narrative about the historical value of Jai Singh's work. |
dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
dc.format.extent | xxiii, 185 p. |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
dc.language.iso | English |
dc.publisher | Wm.H. Allen, London |
dc.subject | Observatories- Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Benares; Algebra; Jai Singh. |
dc.type | Rare Book |
dc.date.copyright | 1920 |
dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-001691 |
dc.format.medium | text |
dc.contributor.translator | Sundaracharya, M. |
DC Field | Value |
dc.contributor.author | Kaye, G.R. |
dc.date.accessioned | 2019-03-02T11:19:03Z |
dc.date.available | 2019-03-02T11:19:03Z |
dc.description | This book by G R Kaye is a guide to the old observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Benares. It begins with an introduction of Jai Singh, the sources of his astronomical knowledge and his book work. It then covers a section on metal and masonry instruments. It is followed by a detailed and elaborate description of the observatories at Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, and Benares. A significant aspect of the book is the narrative about the historical value of Jai Singh's work. |
dc.source | Central Secretariat Library |
dc.format.extent | xxiii, 185 p. |
dc.format.mimetype | application/pdf |
dc.language.iso | English |
dc.publisher | Wm.H. Allen, London |
dc.subject | Observatories- Delhi, Jaipur, Ujjain, Benares; Algebra; Jai Singh. |
dc.type | Rare Book |
dc.date.copyright | 1920 |
dc.identifier.accessionnumber | AS-001691 |
dc.format.medium | text |
dc.contributor.translator | Sundaracharya, M. |