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The origin of Darjeeling: An analysis of Laden La’s Report of 1912
Earlier, in our very own article titled “Dorjeling: The Land of Thunder” (https://darjeelinghistoryclub.in/2019/02/03/the-origin-of-the-name-darjeeling/), we had come to the conclusion that the origin of the name Dorjeling came about as a result of its geography and various religious implications and the literal translation of the name Dorje Ling. New findings suggests otherwise. The report of Sonam…
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Theater and Drama in early 20th century Darjeeling Hills
Long before cable television, and certainly long before the internet, dramas and plays were among the most cherished forms of entertainment in the Darjeeling Hills. Beyond amusement, these performances created an immersive atmosphere and often carried strong social messages. A staged play brought entire neighborhood together. People travelled from surrounding areas, dressed in their finest,…
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The nine articles that made the Treaty of Sugauly, 1816
The Treaty of Sugauly, 1816, is a peace treaty or an agreement between the East India Company and Nepal. The then Kathmandu valley was generally regarded as Nepal, while the rest of the kingdom was divided into numerous principalities. Chandra Bahadur Gurung in his book “British medals and Gurkhas” refer to these principalities as ‘baisi’…
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