Diphu (Assam): A trove of rare manuscripts in Assam's Karbi Anglong, believed to hold unknown secrets from the medieval period, is likely to provide an understanding of the region's history, culture and indigenous knowledge once the scripts are decoded.
The fragile folios, preserved in two museums in the district, have survived the ravages of time but remain unread, drawing interest from historians and linguists eager to unlock the mysteries inked on palm leaves and copper plates.
