Hindustani Manual - Gyan Books

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Hindustani Manual - Gyan Books

About The Book: Hindustani Manual by Douglas Craven Phillott is a concise and practical guide for English speakers learning Hindustani, the lingua franca of northern India during the British colonial era. Designed for beginners, Especially Colonial Administrators, Soldiers, and Travelers, The Manual Covers Essential Grammar, Vocabulary, Pronunciation, and Conversational phrases used in daily life. Written in Roman script for ease of use, it emphasizes clarity and functionality, reflecting Phillott’s deep knowledge of Indian languages and pedagogy. The manual played a key role in facilitating communication between British officials and local populations, making it a valuable resource in colonial language education and cross-cultural interaction.

Author: Douglas Phillot

Pages: 386

Edition: 1913

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