Quake damage to Gaddi Baithak and Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur

Material Information

Title:
Quake damage to Gaddi Baithak and Hanuman Dhoka, Basantapur
Creator:
Hutt, Michael (Michael J.) ( Photographer )
Publication Date:
Copyright Date:
© 2015 Michael Hutt
Language:
English

Notes

General Note:
The Gaddi Baithak wing was built in European style abutting the Hanuman Dhoka palace complex by Rana Prime Minister Chandra Shamsher in 1908. The whole complex suffered major damage in the earthquake. The Gaddi Baithak portion has been rebuilt with funding from USAID and the adjoining portion is being rebuilt with Chinese aid.
General Note:
Funded by GCRF (Global Challenges Research Fund) through AHRC (Arts and Humanities Research Council), Grant number AH/P003648/1, as "After the Earth's Violent Sway: the tangible and intangible legacies of a natural disaster", Dr. Michael Hutt, Principal Investigator.

Record Information

Source Institution:
SOAS University of London
Rights Management:
All applicable rights reserved by the source institution and holding location.
Resource Identifier:
MH photo 12 ( SWAY )