A Grammar of the Hindustani or Urdu Language, is one of those works which have retained their given new matter in almost every part of the work which is not found available in other works on Urdu grammar. This new matter is especially in the sections on gender, numerals, Persian and Arabic constructions, causal and compound verbs, particles, derivation of words and every syntax. Platts has also codified some constructions which have hitherto been regarded as arbitrary. Another feature peculiar to this Grammar are remarks and notes on the derivation and origin of words and formation of cases and tenses. This Grammar also differs somewhat from those of the preceding grammars in regard to the arrangement and nomenclature. Platts has also made full use of the Grammars of his predecessors. The twelve chapters cover the almost entire range of grammatical categories. A short appendix on the calendar discusses about the Mohammadan and Hindu calendars.
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