Collection Area: Endangered Archives Programme / Subject: Architecture - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/1/2
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Scope & Content:: Durbar Square Kathmandu before World War I, as can be seen from the uniforms of the Gurkha soldiers. The background shows Kumari Temple, which houses the Living Goddess. On the left are European style buildings of the Ranas belonging to the Hanuman Dhoka Palace complex, Mulki Khana and Gaddhi Ba...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1910s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/1/68
Title:
Scope & Content:: Kathmandu Durbar Square before World War I, as can be seen from the uniforms of the Gurkha soldiers. The background shows Kumari Temple which houses the Living Goddess. On the left are Anglo-Indian buildings in the Rana style belonging to the Hanuman Dhoka Palace complex, Mulki Khana and Gaddhi ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1910
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/3
Title:: Rana Architecture
Scope & Content:: Rana Architecture: The Ranas were heavily influenced by European style. This is evident in their fashion, art and architecture. The palaces and gardens are very distinct from the native structures and emulate Victorian England.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: Late 1800s
Extent:: 50 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/3/7
Title:
Scope & Content:: Kaiser Mahal was constructed in 1885 for Jit Shumsher under the direction of Kishor Narshingh. In 1908, it was sold to Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher, who later gave it to his son General Kaiser Shumsher J.B. Rana. An avid reader, Kaiser Shumsher had a wonderful collection of books on all subje...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1908-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/3/30
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Scope & Content:: Baber Mahal was the residence of General Baber Shumsher J.B. Rana after 1928. It was built under the supervision of Kumar Narshing and is said to have been built after Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher's return from England. The design is said to have been built afte the Buckingham Palace in Londo...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1928-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/3/45
Title:
Scope & Content:: A dharmashala for low-caste guests of the government. Constructed in 1916, it now serves as a police barrack. The building in the background to the right was erected in the same year to accommodate high-caste guests. Today it houses the Nepal Eye Hospital.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1928
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/3/50
Title:
Scope & Content:: A dharmashala for low-caste guests of the government. Constructed in 1916, it now serves as a police barrack. The building in the background to the right was erected in the same year to accommodate high-caste guests. Today it houses the Nepal Eye Hospital.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1928
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/5
Title:: Landscape and Temples
Scope & Content:: Landscape and Temples: The landscape and temples are from Kathmandu Valley and the surrounding cities.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: Late 1800s
Extent:: 39 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/5/1
Title:
Scope & Content:: The Kal Mochan Temple. In 1874, Jang Bahadur Rana constructed the Kal Mochan, a Vishnu temple, on the banks of Bagmati river. It is constructed in the centre of a large quadrangle partially enclosed by dharmasalas.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1900s-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

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