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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP1023/1 Language Newari Subject Royalty and Rulers

1. EAP1023/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/1
Title:
Amir Shakya Collection
Scope & Content:
This is one of 28 collections of rare medieval manuscripts digitised by the EAP1023 project team in Newār settlements in Rural Kathmandu and hill areas of Nepal. This collection contain 60 manuscripts digitised from a private collection in Patan, Nepal. The owner of the material is Amir Shakya. ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Nepali, Nepali, Classical, Newari, and Sanskrit
Date Range:
15th century-18th century
Extent:
1658 TIFF images

2. EAP1023/1/2

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/1/2
Title:
विश्वन्तर राजकुमार आख्यान कथा
Scope & Content:
This manuscripts is a part of Jataka Katha. This text deals with the deeds of Prince Visvantara focusing on generosity. This is the story manuscript. Written in vernacular Newari. Its script is Pracalit Newari. It was written in the 18th century. Folios 1 to 217 are missing. Custodial history: ...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
53 TIFF images

3. EAP1023/1/47

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP1023/1/47
Title:
राजा शिबी या बाखँ
Scope & Content:
This is the story that describes about generosity of King Shibi. Shibi Jataka tale illustrates the Buddhist ideals of Dharma and sacrifice in various forms. The tale is believed to have been narrated by the Buddh. Custodial history: Inherited from the father. Extent and format of original mate...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Newari
Date Range:
18th century
Extent:
3 TIFF images