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Sindhology (

Mohenjo-Daro
- the significant symbol of Sindhology

History

The term Sindhology to denote a subject of knowledge about Sindh was first coined in 1964 with the establishment of the Institute of Sindhology.

Arabic, English, Persian and Urdu.[4]

The subject was actually developed on the patterns of

Indus river (locally known as Sindhu Darya). This enables the scope of the study to cover the antiquities, relics, culture, traditions, and literature with unique forms of music, art, and poetry that has prevailed in both the ancient and modern Sindh.[6]

Organisations

Prominent Sindhologists

The first major attempt to bring together the leading Sindhologists was an international seminar 'Sindh Through the Centuries' held in Karachi in Spring 1975 under the auspices of the Government of Sindh.[7] Some of the prominent names in Sindhology include:

See also

Notes

  1. ^ University of Sind (1977). Sindhological Studies. vol. 1-9. Institute of Sindhology. Jamshoro
  2. ISBN 969-405-009-X
    .
  3. ^ Allana, G. (ed.) (2002). Origin and Growth of Sindhi Language. Institute of Sindhology.
  4. Shah Abdul Latif
    Cultural Society.
  5. ^ Allana, G.A. (1978). A Detailed Report of the Activities and Achievements Made by the Institute of Sindhology. University of Sind.
  6. ^ Institute of Sindhology. Sindhology. Retrieved on 24 June 2008.
  7. ^ Government of Sindh (1994)

References

  • Government of Sindh (1994) Sind Through the Centuries, Proceedings of an International Seminar Held in Karachi in Spring 1975, by Department of Culture, Government of Sind.
    ISBN 978-0-19-577499-3

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