Skip to content

Booksellers & Trade Customers: Sign up for online bulk buying at trade.atlanticbooks.com for wholesale discounts

Booksellers: Create Account on our B2B Portal for wholesale discounts

The Piśāca Languages of North-Western India

by George Abraham Grierson
Save 30% Save 30%
Current price ₹280.00
Original price ₹400.00
Original price ₹400.00
Original price ₹400.00
(-30%)
₹280.00
Current price ₹280.00

Ships in 7-10 Days

Free Shipping in India on orders above Rs. 500

Request Bulk Quantity Quote
+91
Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789362809261
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 205
  • Original Price: INR 400.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 376 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

"The Piśāca Languages of North-western India" by George Abraham Grierson is an influential scholarly work that delves into a group of lesser-known ancient languages once spoken in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent. Authored by Grierson, a prominent linguist of the early 20th century, this book forms part of his extensive "Linguistic Survey of India," which documented the vast diversity of languages across India. In this volume, Grierson explores the characteristics, origins, and classifications of the Piśāca languages, theorized to have connections with other Indo-European languages. His analysis provides valuable insights into the linguistic heritage of the region, helping to trace the evolution of languages in North India and their influence on the socio-cultural fabric of the area. Grierson's meticulous research and comprehensive approach make this work a critical resource for historical linguists and scholars interested in the ancient linguistic landscape of South Asia.

Sir George Abraham Grierson (1851-1941) was a distinguished Irish linguist and civil servant who is best known for his monumental work, the "Linguistic Survey of India," which he conducted from 1898 to 1928. This extensive survey catalogued and described the languages and dialects found across the Indian subcontinent, spanning 11 volumes and detailing over 300 languages and dialects. His work remains a foundational resource in the fields of Indian linguistics and philology. Grierson's academic contributions extended beyond the survey; he also wrote extensively on the languages of the Bihar region and published works on various Indo-Aryan languages. His research on languages like Maithili and Bhojpuri played a crucial role in the recognition of these languages in the broader linguistic map of India.

Trusted for over 49 years

Family Owned Company

Secure Payment

All Major Credit Cards/Debit Cards/UPI & More Accepted

New & Authentic Products

India's Largest Distributor

Need Support?

Whatsapp Us