Archive Reference (shelfmark): EAP689/18 / Language: Tamil / Place: India, Asia - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP689/18
Title:: Kalyani collection
Scope & Content:: This collection consists of one copper plate document concerning self-immolation (sati). This collection comprises 1 series : (1) Agreement for compensation. The dates given in the documents are in the Tamil lunar calendar. Dates of original material: Vaisiya\ Avani\ 9- Teeti. Extent and format o...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1650-1950
Extent:: Collection contains 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP689/18/1
Title:: Agreement for compensation - Copper-plate
Scope & Content:: This a copper plate document related to the practise of self-immolation (sati). It details compensations paid to the women's family after self immolation. It also has details of the items offered as compensation. Dates of original material: Vaisiya\ Avani\ 9- Teeti. Extent and format of original ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1650-1950
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP689/18/1/1
Title:: Agreement for compensation - Copper-plate
Scope & Content:: This file contains one copper plate document related to sati practices in Pudukottai district. This document details an agreement given by Oliyur villagers to the families of women who have immolated themselves on their husbands funeral pyre. The villagers from Vagaimangkalam of Kulipirai gave a ...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Tamil
Date Range:: 1650-1950
Extent:: 2 TIFF images

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