...learned men of every belief, were gathered together in the royal assembly, and were filled with delight. Each one fearlessly brought forward his assertions...endeavoured to refute the statements of their antagonists. 1 * * * One night the 'Ibddat-Khdna was brightened by the presence of Padre Radalf, 3 who for intelligence...

...men of •every belief, were gathered together in the Royal assembly, and were filled with delight. Each one fearlessly brought forward his assertions...contentions were long and heated. Every sect, in its vicinity and conceit, attacked and endeavoured to refute the statements of their antagonists. One night...

...of history. The Goatt Padre. Abul Fazl relates that ' one night the Ibadat-khana was brightened ty the slow moon climbs: the deep Moans round with many voices. Chr-v tian doctors. Several carping and bigoted raea attacked him and this afforded an opportunity...

...learned men of every belief, \vere gathered together in the royal assembly, and were filled with delight. Each one fearlessly brought forward his assertions...disputations and contentions were long and heated.' Doubtless this was the right atmosphere for freedom of expression, a freedom which is rare in the rule...