Role of central govt in development of libraries in india
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Public libraries arose worldwide along with growth in education, literacy, and publications. Every
country has its own public library history with influential leaders. Monarchs, wealthy people, and
philanthropists have all made a contribution to society in the form of public library development.
India is no exception. Libraries were established in ancient India mainly by the patronage
extended by emperors, major capitalists, and scholars. Indian emperors and kings were supported
scholars and scholarship. There is evidence of well-developed libraries even in the sixth century A.D. The
famous Nalanda University in Bihar had its own magnificent library with a massive collection of
manuscripts covering the universe of knowledge. Admission to library was restricted to scholars. Other
ancient universities, such as Taxila and Vikramashila, also had valuable libraries. Muslim influence in
India during the 13th century A.D.