Darbhanga estate locker a treasure trove.THE erstwhile estate of the Maharaja of Darbhanga in Bihar was known not only for its opulence but also as a patron of scholars during the Mughal and British era. This is why all eyes were riveted on its locker when it was recently opened in the presence of experts from the Bihar State Archives and other government officials. But there was a problem: one of the keys of the Englandmade double- lock locker had been lost. The locker could thus be opened only after a lot of efforts. Inside it was a treasure trove TREASURE TROVE. Found treasure. 2. This name is given to such money or coin, gold, silver, plate, or bullion, which having been hidden or concealed in the earth or other private place, so long that its owner is unknown, has been discovered by accident. which throws ample light on the importance of the Darbhanga Raj during the Mughal- British era. Several costly paintings and documents, including a firman Fir´man n. 1. In Turkey and some other Oriental countries, a decree or mandate issued by the sovereign; a royal order or grant; - generally given for special objects, as to a traveler to insure him protection and assistance. of Mughal king Alamgir II Alamgir II in full 'Aziz al-Din 'Alamgir II (born June 6, 1699, Multan, India—died Nov. 29, 1769, Delhi) Mughal emperor of India (1754–59). inscribed in·scribe tr.v. in·scribed, in·scrib·ing, in·scribes 1. a. To write, print, carve, or engrave (words or letters) on or in a surface. b. To mark or engrave (a surface) with words or letters. in golden letters, an original copy of Ain- e- Akbari in 12 volunes, written by a calligrapher cal·lig·ra·phy n. 1. a. The art of fine handwriting. b. Works in fine handwriting considered as a group. 2. Handwriting. named Alauddin, and the original ' family tree' of 21 generations of Maharajas were recovered. Some letters written during 1880- 90 suggest that the Maharaja of Darbhanga had provided financial support for the 1857 rebellion against the British raj. The records of Darbhanga Raj were transferred to the state government in 1977. It is unfortunate that no efforts were subsequently made for their documentation. Copyright 2009 India Today Group. All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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