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- 2000 - 2001 (Creation)
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The Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland was founded by the eminent Sanskrit scholar Sir Henry Thomas Colebrooke on the 15th March 1823. It received its Royal Charter from King George IV on the 11th August 1824 'for the investigation of subjects connected with and for the encouragement of science, literature and the arts in relation to Asia'. It continues as a forum for those who are interested in the languages, cultures and history of Asia to meet and exchange ideas.
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Information regarding conferences and study events held from 2000-2001. These are:
2000
7 July: One-day symposium, 'Grand Narratives of Transformation and the Historiography of South Asia', held at the Royal Asiatic Society, with keynote speaker, Professor Peter van de Veer.
- Programme for the day including abstracts for the papers to be delivered, 8 pieces.
- Correspondence concerning expenditure, 3 pieces, dated 27 July-10 October 2000.
28 July: Fourth Annual Colloquium of The History of Christian Missions in Asia, 'Indigenous Clergies and Enculturation', held at the Royal Asiatic Society, chaired by Dr John Villiers.
- Application form for attendance at the Colloquium, 1 item.
- Programme for the day listing speakers and the papers they presented, 1 item.
- Correspondence concerned with the administration of the event, 4 pieces, dated 2 October 1998 - 16 August 2000.
2001
22-24 February: 'Asceticism and Power in the Asian Context', co-organised by the Royal Asiatic Society and the School of Oriental and African Studies, and supported by The British Academy.
- Conference Programme detailing events, speakers and papers presented, 3 pieces.
8 May: 'Royal Asiatic Society, Symposium on the Manuscript Collection', held at the Royal Asiatic Society.
- Application form for attendance at the Symposium, 1 item.
- Programme for the event listing speakers and the papers they presented, 1 item.
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- English