Khek Lai [c18th century]

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The content in this manuscript is Buranji. It is about the coming of Khun Lung Khun Lai from heaven to Mung Ri Mung Ram i.e., the earth below. In image 0003, line 3, it is written khun lai lung ma tuk mung ri mung ram…. which means Khun Lung Khun Lai came to Mung Ri Mung Ram.

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File details

Creation date:
18th century
Languages:
Tai languages
Scripts:
Ahom
Content type:
Manuscript
Originals information:
"Original material location: Bokata, Bordeodhai, Nagaon".
Reference:
EAP373/55/22
Level:
File
Extent:
73 tiff images
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  1. Project EAP373:
    Documenting, conserving and archiving the Tai Ahom manuscripts of Assam
  2. Collection EAP373/55:
    Tulsi Phukan Collection [c18th century]
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