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DNA_0002_0049 |
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A letter from Bālāśaṃkara to King Rājendra petitioning needed financial support (VS 1895)
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ciṭṭhīpatra, arjī, patra; unspecified |
Content |
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In this arjī, Bālāśaṃkara writes to King Rājendra Vikrama Śāha, pleading for help following a British raid on his home and the absence of royal orders or financial support. He conveys his distress over his worsening situation and unsuccessful attempts to reach the court. Despite these struggles, he reaffirms his loyalty and requests the king’s intervention. |
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Date |
| Date: |
VS 1895 Māgha bright 14 Monday |
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Script and language |
| Language, script: |
Hindi; Devanagari |
Physical appearance |
| Width, height, and unit: |
21; 40.5; cm |
| No. of folios: |
1 |
| Material, binding, and colour: |
mill-made paper; unspecified; white |
| Condition: |
damaged by breaking; complete |
Institution |
| Institution and reg. no.: |
National Archives Kathmandu; Ms. no. 166 |
| Source and details: |
NGMPP catalogue card; Microfilmed on 02/03/2000 as NGMPP DNA 2/49 |
| Running no., exposures: |
166 |
Project specific information |
| Created, modified, ID: |
12/6/24, 2:55 PM |
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