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History of Nepali Literature (Part 3, Bhanu Bhakta Era)

October 2, 2011
History of Nepali Literature (Part 3, Bhanu Bhakta Era)

Bhanu Bhakta Era (from 1872 BS to 1936 BS) Sugauli Sandhi with the British rulers in India socked the nation and the literature in this era is much influenced by the incident. The writers in this era became fed up with politics and started writing on mythology. Although the kings and wars still Notable...

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History of Nepali Literature (Part 2, Pre Bhanu Bhakta Era)

September 30, 2011
History of Nepali Literature (Part 2, Pre Bhanu Bhakta Era)

1. Pre Bhanu Bhakta Era ( beginning to 1871B.S.) The first era of Nepali literature was generally written upon bravery. As in any languages, the early literature in Nepali language were also written mostly in the form of poetry. But, a poetry can only be written by the proper development of  prose. So, prose...

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History of Nepali Literature (Part 1)

September 27, 2011
History of Nepali Literature (Part 1)

Nepali Language has evolved from Sanskrit. Initially, Nepali language was termed as "Gorkhali" or  "Khas" language but the king Prithivi Narayan Shah united the country, it got its name Nepali. The oldest evidence found written in Nepali Language is Ashok Chilla’s bronze plate, carved in 1321 B.S. The oldest book written in Nepali language...

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Nepali or Nepalese : what is the difference?

June 1, 2010
Nepali or Nepalese : what is the difference?

There is no difference between Nepali and Nepalese. It is the people who lives in Nepal call themselves “Nepali”. It is a Nepali language word but foreigner prefers to call them Nepalese. But, the issue is not that simple. People prefer to define the difference as per their own prediction. Much of the Nepali...

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