264. - Report on the Macli-enzie Moirnsvrqrls, [Oct* 



the taking the copy is dated April 4th 1804. This memo, will account 

 for the particular mention made of Swartz. The book is written on 

 medium Europe paper, entirely uninjured ; and though the ink is some- 

 what faded, yet it will remain legible for several years. The restoration 

 by consequence is not required, but as the MS. is strictly historical, and 

 bears ev:ery appearance of containing information derived from authentic 

 sources, it is of value towards any full account of the Mahrattas : and as 

 such I strongly recommend its entire translation. 



Note.— It is entered in the Des. Catal. vol. 2. p. XLIII. art. XXIII, 

 find the following one at page XL IV art. XXV IL 



Manuscript book No. 27. — Countermark 781, genealogical account of 

 the Tanjore princes. 



This is a duplicate of the foregoing document, and has the appear- 

 ance of being a copy made from it. In addition to what is stated above, 

 it may be mentioned, that in the narration of affairs between Aurungzehe 

 and Ali-Adil-Sluih, in which the Mahrattas are mingled up, either as 

 auxiliaries, or principals, there are many particulars probably not to be so 

 fully met v/ith elsewhere. The details of interference at Madura, when 

 in a state of anarchy, are also adapted to convey some further informations 

 concerning that place at the time; in question. 



Note.— By the aid of documents in this collection the Tanjore history 

 is now clear, up to the time of setting aside the old Cho^a dynasty, in the 

 beginning of the fifteenth century. We can also ascend higher up . 

 though not as yet with assurance of perfect accuracy, in all details. But, 

 with the measure of certainty acquired, it may be conjectured that the 

 origin of the Chola dynasty, is probably posterior to the commencement 

 of tbe Christian era. 



Manuscript book, No. 8.— Countermark 901. 



Section. 1. Account of the tribe of Nayanmar (or Nairs) of Malay- 

 alam. 



A reference to the formation of the Kerala desam by Parusu-Ramay 

 and the location of the Brahmans in sixty-four village districts. The 

 Sudras of the country acquired the name of Noyar from the name of a 

 local god. The etymology of the name is specified. Other tribes arose, 

 as the offspring of Brahmans, by Sudra women. A specification is given 

 of come of these classes, and their occupations. The loose manners of 



