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

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/2
Title:: Hunting
Scope & Content:: Hunting: The Terai region, with its alluvial soil, glasslands, river valleys and mixed decidous forests was once home to over 20 species of big game mammals like tiger, leopard, elephant, rhino, bear, bison and wild buffalo. It was known to be one of the best hunting grounds for Shikar or big ga...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: Late 1800s
Extent:: 63 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/2/2
Title:
Scope & Content:: A group of men with a hunted tiger. The man with gun is General Shanker Shumsher and next to him is General Mrigendra Shumsher.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1910s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/4
Title:: Jewellery and Medals
Scope & Content:: Jewellery and Medals: During Prime Minister Jung Bahadurs period, the Indian subcontinent was in great turmoil. The Mugal Empire was disintegrating with and many Mughal royalties were fleeing to Nepal with their wealth and valuables. They were confiscated and became the property of the Prime Min...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: Late 1800s
Extent:: 17 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/4/17
Title:
Scope & Content:: Shield to the Officers and Men of the Prince of Wales own 4th Gurkha Rifles.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1900s-1940s
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):: EAP838/1/3/5/30
Title:
Scope & Content:: The chaityas at Swayambhu. Swayambhu, the Self-Created or Self-Existent, is one of the most venerated and sacred Buddhist sites. Set on a hillock, west of Kathmandu City, it is reputedly the oldest settlement in the Kathmandu valley surrounded by several smaller shrines and temples. According to...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1880s-1930s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/7/3
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:: 660 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/7/3/27
Title:
Scope & Content:: Dvarapala, a door or gate guardian portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant, usually armed with a weapon - the most common being the gadha, mace. The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural elements in Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1950s-1970s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/7/3/28
Title:
Scope & Content:: Dvarapala, a door or gate guardian portrayed as a warrior or fearsome giant, usually armed with a weapon - the most common being the gadha, mace. The dvarapala statue is a widespread architectural elements in Hindu and Buddhist temples.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1950s-1970s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

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