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not only in Tibet, China but also in Mangolia and
Indonesia. The white Pagoda designed by Araniko in
Peking, China still exists as a monument of Nepalese art
and architecture. Kublai Khan had also appointed him
as ‘Controller of the imperial architectural studies’. His
good work helped to maintain good relation between

Nepal and China.He was posthumously awarded the
Chinese title of ‘Ming Hoi’ and decorated with the title of ‘Duke of Liang’.
He died in China on March 11, 1306, at the age of 62.

SHANKHADHAR SAKSWA:

Sankhadhar Sakhwa was a social worker and the
founder of Nepal Sambat. The Nepal Sambat was
started on 20 Oct 879 (1/2 Kartik 936 BS). It is
believed that he used to collect gold from the sand of
Bishnumati River and made the people debt –free with
the same golds. But, according to the second belief, he
made the country debt-free from the people as he was
a rich merchant for Tibet. Nepal Sambat that’s why came into existence
on the occasion of such economic freedom of the country.

Glossary

compassion - sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or
misfortunes of others
dedication - devote (time or effort) to a particular task or purpose
intellectual - a person’s mental powers
luminaries - a person who inspires or influences others
patience. - the capacity to accept or tolerate delay
plough - a large farming implement with one or more
blades fixed in a frame
posthumously - a clever person
preached - deliver a sermon or religious address to an
assembled group of people,
purity. - freedom from adulteration or contamination
sage - (especially in ancient history or legend) a
profoundly wise man
virtue - behaviour showing high moral standards

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