One sheet (275 x 205 mm.), carefully mounted. [Nepal]: Vikrama Samvat 1982, Falgun 10 (equivalent to 21 February 1926).

A rare government document showing growing international scholarly and religious interest during the early 20th century in the Kapilavastu (or Lumbini) archeological site, the birthplace of Buddha, located along present-day Nepal’s western boundary with India.

This is a purji (notice) from Palhi-Majhkhand goswara (provincial office) to Sitaram Kurmi, a jimidar (a local official) of mauja (an administrative division composed of several villages) Khungai in tappa (an administrative division composed of several mauja) Rupandehi. The government order instructs a local official to... More