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Archive Reference (shelfmark) EAP838/1 Subject Human settlements

51. EAP838/1/3/1/302

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EAP838/1/3/1/302
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Scope & Content:
Photo taken inside Singha Durbar in front of Parliament House (Gallery Baithake). May 3, 1948. Henry F. Grady, U.S. Ambassador to India, presents his credentials as the first U.S. Minister to Nepal. Until 1959, U.S. diplomatic personnel accredited to Nepal were also accredited to, and resident i...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1948
Extent:
1 Tiff image

52. EAP838/1/3/3

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

53. EAP838/1/3/3/1

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/1
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Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

54. EAP838/1/3/3/3

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/3
Title:
Scope & Content:
Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

55. EAP838/1/3/3/5

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EAP838/1/3/3/5
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Scope & Content:
Fountain House.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1900-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

56. EAP838/1/3/3/7

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/7
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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

57. EAP838/1/3/3/16

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/16
Title:
Scope & Content:
Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

58. EAP838/1/3/3/17

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/17
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Scope & Content:
Seto Durbar (White Palace) was established by General Bir Shumsher in 1893.It was flanked by Lal Durbar and Phohara Durbar. The estate was divided between Bir Shumsher's grandsons Lila, Sur and Jan Shumsher. A major part was pulled down during road constuction.
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1893-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

59. EAP838/1/3/3/20

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/20
Title:
Scope & Content:
Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image

60. EAP838/1/3/3/21

Reference (shelfmark):
EAP838/1/3/3/21
Title:
Scope & Content:
Singha Durbar was constructed in 1903 by Prime Minister Chandra Shumsher. He employed Kumar and Kishor Narshing. The palace was designed after the Palace of Versaille and was at that time the biggest palace in Asia, with its main structure comprising of more than 1000 rooms. It now houses govern...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1903-1940s
Extent:
1 Tiff image