When Kathmandu Announced Gambling With Gunfire: The Forgotten History Behind Nepal's Playing Cards
More than a century ago, Kathmandu reportedly announced the start of permitted festival gambling by firing a gun, according to a 1912 historical account. Government records also reveal detailed gambling regulations and a remarkable 1902 bidding process for gambling licenses in Asan. The article explores Nepal's forgotten festival traditions alongside the history of playing cards, from circular Ganjifa decks to today's familiar 52 cards.
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