Description
Guide to the Transliteration of Hindu and Muhammadan Names in the Bengal Army by C. J. Lyall is a specialized manual aimed at standardizing the Romanized spelling of Hindu and Muslim names within the Bengal Army’s official records. Published during the British colonial period, it offers detailed rules for transliterating names from local scripts, addressing the complexities of linguistic variations. This guide played a vital role in ensuring administrative uniformity and accuracy in documentation, reflecting the colonial emphasis on systematic governance.
