The Kathákoça is a collection of ancient Indian stories compiled by Charles Henry Tawney. These stories are filled with fascinating characters, exciting adventures, and moral lessons. This book is a treasure trove of folklore and mythology from one of the world's most ancient cultures.
This catalogue describes two important collections of Sanskrit manuscripts held in the India Office Library, London. The first collection, known as the 'Mackenzie Collection, ' includes thirty-four manuscripts from various parts of India and Nepal, mainly on religious topics. The second collection, known as the 'Lothian Collection, ' consists of sixty-five manuscripts, mostly on Hindu law and ethics. The introductions provide historical and cultural background information about the collections and their significance for Sanskrit studies.