Question

What was the earlier name of India's National Archives?

Answer 1

Imperial Record Department was it's earlier name.

Answer 2

The initial name of the National Archives of India was Imperial Record Department that was in Kolkata.

It was established in the year 1891 11th March. The head of the department at that time was G W Forrest.

However, it was shifted to New Delhi in the year 1911 and then a new building was built for it in 1926.