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Title page, Account of the Kingdom of Caubul
Title page, An account of the Kingdom of Caubul, and its dependencies in Persia Tartary, and India; comprising a view of the Afghaun nation, and a history of the Dooraunee Monarchy. By the Hon Mountstuart Elphinstone, of the Honourable East India Companys Service; resident at the court of Poona (Pune); and late envoy to the King of Caubul. Published in London, 1815.
1815
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1815 Account Afghan Afghanistan Elphinstone Envoy Honourable Kabul Monarchy Murray Nation Pages Persia Poona Publication Pune Resident Tartary Title Mount Stuart
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This title page marks the beginning of an intriguing account of the Kingdom of Caubul, a region encompassing modern-day Afghanistan, Persia, Tartary, and parts of India. The book, published in London in 1815, was written by Mountstuart Elphinstone, a British diplomat who had served as a resident at the court of Pune (now Poona in India) and had recently been the envoy to the King of Caubul in Kabul. The title reveals the comprehensive nature of the work, which includes a 'view' of the Afghaun nation and a 'history' of the Dooraunee Monarchy. Elphinstone's firsthand knowledge and experience shine through in this detailed account, providing valuable insights into the political, social, and cultural aspects of the kingdom during the early 19th century. The publication of this work was significant, as it offered Europeans a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of the region and its people. The title page, with its elegant typography and ornate border, reflects the scholarly nature of the content within. The Honourable East India Company, which had a significant presence in India at the time, would have been interested in such an account due to its strategic importance in the region. Mountstuart Elphinstone's 'An Account of the Kingdom of Caubul' is a testament to the rich history and diverse cultures of Afghanistan and its neighboring territories. This title page serves as an invitation to delve deeper into the pages of this fascinating historical text.
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