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Spillett, J.J.; Tamang, K.M., 1966. Wild life conservation in Nepal. Journal of the Bombay Natural History Society 63 (3): 556-572, pls. 5-6

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Location: Asia - South Asia - Nepal
Subject: Distribution - Hunting
Species: Indian Rhino


Original text on this topic:
The south central part of Nepal was strictly guarded as a shooting reserve for the Ranas. Royal hunts in these areas were renowned for their elaborate preparations and grandeur, as well as for the great number and variety of big game shot. Hundreds of elephants were sometimes used in a single beat in honour of visiting royalty. Kasra Durbar, situated on the south bank of the Rapti River ca. 10 miles east of ?Tiger Tops' (established in Nov 1965), was originally built as a shooting lodge during the 1930's for the Rana family. It is located on the site of an earlier shooting lodge built for the 1911 visit of King George V, then Prince of Wales.

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