Kagal Manuscript

Kagal  encompasses a wide range of commercial and administrative documents: letters, agreements, trade records preserved on handmade paper in black ink. The folios vary in size and serve as key historical records of economic activity.

These manuscripts detail trade negotiations, credit arrangements, tax records, and regulatory communications, offering insights into commercial networks and financial governance from the 18th to 20th century.

Preserved in the Ishwar Haribhakti Archives, these rare documents reflect the Haribhakti family’s role in recordkeeping and regional commerce. They provide researchers with a unique view into the evolution of trade, industry, and economic regulation in pre-modern India.