Prem Bahadur Kansakar

Deceased

प्रेमबहादुर कंसाकार

Also known as Prem Bahadur Kasah

Fighter for democracy and Nepal Bhasa linguistic rights; founded Asa Archives, the only public archive in Nepal

About

Prem Bahadur Kansakar received his early education at Jagat Lal Master’s home school and at Durbar High School. He then continued his studies at Patna College, in India. During college holidays back in Kathmandu, he came into contact with the young revolutionary Ganga Lal Shrestha, through Dharma Ratna Yami.

He went on to become a dedicated fighter for both democracy and Nepal Bhasa linguistic rights. He helped establish schools and a library. He also devoted himself to collecting and preserving ancient Nepal Bhasa manuscripts, through the Asa Archives. He founded this archive as the only public archive in Nepal.

Quick facts

Born: 1918
Birthplace: Kathmandu, Nepal
Profession: Scholar, Author, Activist
Nationality: Nepal
Status: Deceased
Died: 1991

Previous roles

Founder
Asa Archives (Asa Safu Kuthi)

Education

Jagat Lal Master's school, Masjid Imambara
Durbar High School
Patna College

Career & life timeline

1918
Born in Kathmandu to a family of merchants
1940
Passed his Matric exams and enrolled at Patna College, India
1946
Helped establish the Pradipta Pustakalaya library
1991
Died at age 72–73

Achievements

Founded Asa Archives, the only public archive in Nepal
Helped establish the Pradipta Pustakalaya library
1946
Helped establish Shanti Nikunja School and Padmodaya School

Organizations & affiliations

Asa Archives

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Last updated: 2026-09-11