Custodial history: The founder of the Mitra family of Shyampukur was Digambar Mitra (1817 – 1879). He belonged to the Mandirabati Mitra family of Konnagar. His grandfather, Ramchandra Mitra had sons, Shib Chandra, Shambhu Chandra and Rajkrishna. Digambar Mitra was the son of Shib Chandra Mitra. ...
This is a set of collection of emblems and pictures of the great rulars of the world. Extent: 1 Scrapbook. Size and dimensions of original material: The original volume with length of 33x21 cm. Condition of original material: Partly Damaged. Arrangement: Arranged by the custodian.
Private Collection of Royal family of Cussimbazar (Roy)
Scope & Content:
Custodial history: Around 1700 AD Ajodhya Ram Roy of Pirojpur village near Bhagabangola and the river Padma (who traced his descent from Patrasayer of Burdwan District) came with his family to settle down in Cossimbazar, a renowned port city of Bengal closed to Murshidabad, the capital of the Na...
Collection Area:
Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:
Bengali, English, and Not applicable
Date Range:
1st half of the 19th century-1st half of the 20th century
This collection of manuscripts constitutes a resource of unique cultural value in Lanten society. Lanten (also known as Lao Huay and Yao Mun) are classified as one of the 39 ‘ethnic minorities’ of northern Laos that are officially acknowledged by the People’s Democratic Republic of Laos. Writte...