About The Book: Hindustani and English, and English and Hindustani dictionary, by John Shakespear's first published in the early 19th century, was a pivotal linguistic tool for British administrators in colonial India. It aimed to bridge language gaps between English speakers and native Hindustani speakers, aiding communication in governance and trade. The "entirely new" English-to-Hindustani section represented Shakespear's effort to refine earlier versions and provide a more comprehensive guide. His work significantly contributed to the study and understanding of Hindustani, which later evolved into Hindi and Urdu. About The Author: John Shakespear (1774–1858) was a British orientalist and lexicographer renowned for his Hindustani-English dictionaries. His works, including Hindustani and English, and English and Hindustani, significantly aided British officials in colonial India. Shakespear's contributions played a crucial role in fostering communication between English speakers and native Hindustani speakers. The Title 'Dictionary: Hindustani and English, and English and Hindustani the latter being entirely new written/authored/edited by John Shakespear', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806746 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 182 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.
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