CONTENTS. 
Commencement of the Mahomedan conquests in Hindostan — plunder 
of the Hindoos — immense riches in their temples — establishment of 
the empire of Ghizni — invasion of India by Timur-lung — Mogul 
empire formed — character of Akber — usurpation of the Nawabs , 
after the death of Aurungzebe — - religion of Mahomed — brief 
account of that prophet — voluptuous paradise, dress, and customs of 
the Mahomedans in India — Mahomedan women — genii, talismans , 
and charms — story of a talismanic ring— great extent of the Ma- 
homedan religion— Ishmaelites — Solomons trade with India- 
traffic of the ancients— extensive commerce of the Arabians— gene- 
ral character of the Mahomedans in Hindostan, with their manners 
and customs in private life . 
