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## Introduction
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1. The editorial material of the Uttarapurana has been edited based on the following seven manuscripts:
**'K' Manuscript:** This manuscript was obtained from the Bhandarkar Research Institute, Pune. Its reference number is 318, and its dimensions are 12.45 inches in length and width. Each page contains 11 lines, and each line has 34 to 36 characters. The manuscript is extremely old and worn out. The paper is torn and faded. Its condition suggests that it is very ancient. The date of writing is not mentioned at the end. From the beginning to page 281, the manuscript is torn and the color also changes. From page 282 onwards, new pages have been added and joined. On all sides, there are annotations in small Sanskrit characters. In some places, the serial numbers of the verses are also given. The writing is mostly accurate and legible. It is written in black ink, and the verses are given in red ink. Its code name is 'K'. It does not have the 166th page, and pages 185 to 250 are missing.
**'Kh' Manuscript:** This manuscript was obtained from Jain Siddhant Bhavan, Ara, through the courtesy of Pandit Nemichandraji Jyotishacharya. It has a total of 309 pages. The size of the pages is 12x6 inches. Each page contains 12-13 lines, and each line has 35 to 38 characters. The date of writing is given as 1815 Samvat at the end. The manuscript was completed on the tenth day of the dark fortnight of Margashirsha. Its condition is good, the script is legible, and it is also accurate. Its code name is 'Kh'. It does not contain the author's praise.
**'G' Manuscript:** This manuscript was obtained from the Bhandarkar Research Institute, Pune. It has a total of 412 pages. The size of the pages is 10x5 inches. Each page contains 9 lines, and each line has 30 to 33 characters. The script is accurate and legible. The date of writing is given as 1557 years, Ashadha Krishna 8, Friday, at the end. It is written in black ink. The paper is worn out, and the ink has also faded. Annotations are given in many places. Despite its worn-out condition, it is in good shape. Its code name is 'G'.
**'Gh' Manuscript:** This manuscript was also obtained from the Bhandarkar Research Institute, Pune. It has a total of 313 pages. The size of the pages is 13x7 inches. Each page contains 11 lines, and each line has 45 to 47 characters. The date of writing is not given at the end. The condition of the paper is good, and the script is accurate and legible. It does not appear to be very old. Its code name is 'Gh'.
**'L' Manuscript:** This manuscript was edited and translated by Shriman Pandit Lalaramji Shastri. The original text is given in small characters at the top, and the Hindi translation is given in slightly larger characters below. It was published by the said Shastriji himself. The original text has become inaccurate in many places due to tradition. It is now unavailable. Its code name is 'L'.
**'M' Manuscript:** This manuscript was obtained from the Saraswati of the Atishayakshetra Mahabhirji, through the courtesy of Shriman Pandit Chainsukhdasi Nyayatitham, Jaipur. It has 279 pages. The size of the pages is 12x6 inches. Each page contains...