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King Hangshu Dewa and His Minister Wokde
Contributions to Nepalese Studies
Format: Journal Article
Publication Date: 1975-06
Publisher: Center for Nepal and Asian Studies
Place of Publication: Kirtipur, Nepal
Pages: 117-136
Sources ID: 127925
Visibility: Public (group default)
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A study of a book in Rong, or Lepcha, script which was gifted to the writer by the owner of the book, Nalengbo of Bam Basti of Kalimpong. The book contains the story of King Hangshu Dewa and his minister Wokde. The author argues that it was the story of the civilization and culture of ancient Nepal. The author further writes the gist of the story is the conversion to Buddhism from Hinduism of the Kirat King Hangshu Dewa. Chemjong has transliterated and translated the work line by line into simple English. (Rajeev Ranjan Singh 2007-01-05)

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Contributions to Nepalese Studies