• ISBN13: 9789367807446
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2024
• Pages: 108
• Original Price: INR 220.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 250 grams
• BISAC Subject(s): N/A

Sketches of the Mythology and Customs of the Hindoos by George Forster examines the complex cultural and religious practices of Hinduism, highlighting various deities, rituals, and social customs. Targeted at British officials and the East India Company, the work aims to educate them about the diversity of Hindu society. By offering insights into local traditions, Forster seeks to promote respect and understanding between cultures during the colonial era. The book serves as both an educational resource and a means to foster cross-cultural appreciation

George Forster (1750-1792) was an English traveler and East India Company civil servant, notable for being the first Briton to travel from India through Central Asia to Russia. In 1782, he journeyed from Calcutta through Kashmir and Afghanistan, crossing the Caspian Sea to Moscow. His 1785 work, Sketches of the Mythology and Customs of the Hindoos, offers insights into Hindu culture. After returning to India, he documented his travels, culminating in the posthumous publication of A Journey from Bengal to England in 1798