ديباچه‌اي بر دانشنامه‌نويسي در شبه ‌قاره‌ با نگاهي ويژه به كشاف اصطلاحات الفنون و العلوم تهانوي

An Introduction to Encyclopedia compiling in the Subcontinent with Special Regard to Kashshaf-i Istilahat al-Funun wa al-ʹUlum by Tahanawi

Compiling encyclopedia is as effective way to spread knowledge and transfer data to the cultural communities in particular and public in general. Translation revived encyclopedia compilation in the Islamic world, while Muslim Iranian scientists started to provide Persian and Arabic encyclopedias leaving priceless treasures to the future generations. Compiling encyclopedia in the Subcontinent requires precise research and study. Hence, this special matter has been regarded in this paper with specific focus on Tahanawiʹs Kashshaf-i ʹIstilahat al-Funun wa al- ʹUliim.