Is most humbly and respectfully dedicated to
Col. H. H. Maharajah
Sir Pertab Sing, Inday Mahindar Bahadur G. G. S. T.
Maharajah of Cashmere
As a token of appreciation of His Highness' sympathy for
Such works, his vast scholarship and liberality
By his most obedient and humble
Servant and admirer
The author.