Archive Reference (shelfmark): EAP838/1 / Subject: Politics and Government - British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue Search Results

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/1/3/17
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Scope & Content:: 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:: 1880s-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/1/3/22
Title:
Scope & Content:: Singha Durbar after the 1934 earthquake. It 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 10...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1934
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/1/3/29
Title:
Scope & Content:: A function at Singha Durbar. 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 100...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1900s-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/1/3/31
Title:
Scope & Content:: The main entrance to Singha Durbar. It 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 ro...
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1900s-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/2/3
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:: 13 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/2/3/4
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:: 1900s-1940s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/1
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:: 365 TIFF images

Reference (shelfmark):: EAP838/1/3/1/55
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Scope & Content:: Prime Minister Bir Shumsher J.B. Rana (governed 1885 - 1901). He made many important reforms and infrastructural improvements during his reign. He established Durbar High School, Bir Hospital, Bir Tower (Ghanta Ghar), Pathshala (School) and a sanitary system.
Collection Area:: Endangered Archives Programme
Languages:: Not applicable
Date Range:: 1880s-1900s
Extent:: 1 Tiff image

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