About “Nidana Arambhakatha”
*Nidāna Ārambhakathā* is a Mon language chronicle that is part of a larger work known as *Ramann'-uppatti-dipaka*. The surviving copy of *Nidāna* dates to the 18th century, but the text mentions that its original manuscript was compiled in year 900 ME. Some sections of the text likely date back to the early 17th century. The chronicle provides historical information in the Mon language and is an important source for understanding Mon history and literature. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)
Book details
- First published
- 1538
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