Fonds SC17 - Sanskrit and Braj Manuscript

Identity area

Reference code

GB 891 SC17

Title

Sanskrit and Braj Manuscript

Date(s)

  • [1800 - 1900] (Creation)

Level of description

Fonds

Extent and medium

1 pieces 2 pages Handwritten in ink

Context area

Name of creator

Biographical history

The creator is unknown.

Archival history

The custodial history is unknown.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The source of acquisition is unknown.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

"Shanscrit & Bhakka of [Chanduchhaya Donguyal Rajah]". A handwritten manuscript in Braj in Devanagari script. The manuscript appears to relate part of the Mahābhārata story but is not accurately transcribed.

The paper is torn in the middle and therefore fragile.

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open. Please contact the archivist. Details can be found here : https://royalasiaticarchives.org/. The archive is open on Tuesdays and Fridays 10-5, and Thursdays 2-5. Access is to any researcher without appointment but it will help if an appointment isread more

Conditions governing reproduction

Digital photography (without flash) for research purposes may be permitted upon completion of a copyright declaration form, and with respect to current UK copyright law.

Language of material

  • Braj
  • Sanskrit
  • English

Access points

Subject access points

Description control area

Description identifier

gb891-sc17

Archivist's note

The material was catalogued by Nancy Charley, RAS Archivist, in 2022.