Research - Sikkim and Darjeeling

Reports on the article, Sikkimese theory of landholding and correspondence between Tsugphud Namgyal (Chogyal r. 1785-1863) and East India Company officials. Original file reference: SPA/CO/OF/002. Extent of original material: 200 pages.

This file contains the following 8 items.

  • EAP880/1/7/2/1: File cover regarding Sikkim's claim of Darjeeling and correspondence of letter between Chogyal and East India Company, 1840, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/2: Sikkimese theory of landholding and its effect on Sikkim's claim to Darjeeling, 1833, [17 images];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/3: Political consultation between British officers proposing Darjeeling as a sanatorium for the British Government, 17 Oct 1833-11 Dec 1846, [30 images];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/4: Foreign consultation regarding Darjeeling as as sanatorium between the Chogyal and British officers , 11 Mar 1853-25 Mar 1850, [3 images];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/5: Political consultation between the Chogyal and Fort William regarding Darjeeling as a grant, 8 Feb 1836, [1 image];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/6: Political consultation between the British officers regarding the proposal to set up Darjeeling as a sanatorium, 12 Feb 1840-24 May 1843, [107 images];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/7: Political consultation between British officers regarding Darjeeling, 3 Nov 1846-14 Jun 1873, [42 images];
  • EAP880/1/7/2/8: Political proceedings regarding Darjeeling between the British officers, 23 Oct 1847-9 Dec 1873, [2 images];