The Assembly of Mirth: A Literal Translation into English of the Sabhá Bilása, one of the Degree of Honour Hindi Text-books

The Assembly of Mirth is an English translation of the Hindi text Sabhā Bilās, rendered by G. W. Gilbertson for academic purposes. Intended as a Hindi honor-level textbook, it presents a collection of witty conversations, satirical tales, and moral lessons from a royal court setting. Gilbertson’s translation preserves the literary richness and cultural context of the original while making it accessible to English readers and students. The work reflects both pedagogical value and Indo-British literary interaction during colonial times.