Top 7 Biggest Libraries In India

By Anshika Verma05, Jul 2024 07:00 AMjagranjosh.com

National Library, Kolkata

It is the biggest library in India by volume. National Library was established in the year of 1839, it contains more than 2.2 millions books.

Anna Centenary Library, Chennai

The Anna Centenary Libraryis the second biggest libraries. It was anauguarated in 2010, it is a house of almost 1.2 million books.

Raza Library, Rampur

The Raza Library which is located in Uttar Pradesh has its own charm. It was established in 1774 and had a collection of 500,000 manuscripts.

Saraswathi Mahal Library, Thanjavur

The Saraswathi Mahal Library is one of the oldest libraries in India. It was established by the kings of Nayk in 16th century.

Krishnadas Shama Central Library, Panaji

It has 180,000 book. Krishnadas Shama Central Library was established in 1832 and have Portuguese and Konkani books.

The Asiatic Society, Mumbai

It was founded in 1804 and referred as the oldest libraries in India. The Asiatic Society has a collection of 15,000 books on cultural heritage.

Allahabad Public Library, Allahabad

This historic library holds 1.2 million books and was established in 1853. It includes manuscripts related to Indian freedom.

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