Jagat Kautuka Kalpavallī

Scope and Content

A collection of mathematical and logical problems given in their original Sanskrit with an (Indian) English translation and striking, well executed black and white and grey wash illustrations.

Access Information

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Acquisition Information

Bought from Bernard Quaritch, September 2018

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Sanskrit and English on laid paper, 300 x 275 mm, 93 ff. including two blanks at the beginning, 8 at the end and five intermediary leaves blank except for rough indications of tables never executed. 52 Illustrations with numerous tables and diagrams. The binding is contemporary Indian binding. in grey leather, with a floral design.