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Container Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1/2 Place Nepal, Asia Material Type Photographs

1. EAP838/1/2/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/1
Title:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies.
Scope & Content:
Life in the Courts: Portraits and Ceremonies. The Ranas ruled Nepal from 1846 when Jung Bahadur Rana captured power from the Shah Kings and started a 104 year rule as hereditary Prime Ministers. As Dirgha Man started working in the courts since the late 19th century, Rana Portraits and Ceremonie...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
57 TIFF images

2. EAP838/1/2/4

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/4
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:
99 TIFF images

3. EAP838/1/2/5

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/5
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:
11 Tiff image TIFF images

4. EAP838/1/2/6

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/6
Title:
Ceremonies and Festivals
Scope & Content:
The ceremonies and festivals are documented.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
55 TIFF images

5. EAP838/1/2/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/7
Title:
Portraits
Scope & Content:
Nepal opened up to the outside only in 1950s. Cameras were only allowed to the Ranas and a few elites. The portraits taken before the 50s are interesting as they give a glimpse into a common man's life that are not documented otherwise.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
12 TIFF images

6. EAP838/1/2/8

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/2/8
Title:
Infrasturctures
Scope & Content:
Infrastructures: Infrastructures like bridges, ropeways, airport, were recorded.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
Late 1800s
Extent:
2 TIFF images