An ethnohistorical study of Bandipur

The Newar trade industry in central Nepal is changing with new geographical and political conditions. This paper concerning a Newar bazaar community proceeds from consideration of the history of development of a trade network and cultural centre to a description of the general economy and life-styles resulting from this development. It concludes with a description of the decline of the centre due to a change in trade patterns, and current adaptations aimed at revitalisation of the community