History of Chemistry in Ancient and Medieval India, Incorporating the History of Hindu Chemistry by Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray c37.s3.1

c37.s3.1

The art of paper-making was possibly introduced into India from Nepal at or about 1000 A.D. It attained a high degree of technical excellence in Nepal in those early days. It was from China that paper came to Nepal. The industry flourished in China much earlier and entered Nepal between the 7th and 9th centuries A.D., when the Chinese influences impressed themselves deeply on Nepalese culture and civilization. Nepal paper once commanded a very extensive market, and was exported southwards to Hindusthan and northwards to Sokya-gumba, Digarchi and other places in Bhote. It was used all over Kumayun and was sold at Patna, Saran, Janakpur, Darbhanga, Purnea, Gorakhpur, Balarampur and Tardah in Oudh.