Question

Write a brief note on the national archives of india

Answer 1

For the use of administrators and scholars, the National Archive is a repository of the non- current accounts of the government of India. In 1891, it was originally founded by the Imperial Record Department in Calcutta. This department works under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. Records here are kept in four categories including Oriental, Public records, Private papers and Manuscripts. The language of these records includes English, Hindi,  Urdu, Persian, Arabic and Sanskrit.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

• Archives is the place where historical documents and records are kept.

• The National Archives of India (NAI)  is located in New Delhi.

• It is the chief storehouse of the records of the government of India.

• It has main source of information for understanding past administrative machinery as well as a guide to the present & future generations related to all matters.

• It contains authentic evidence for know political, social, economic, cultural and scientific life and activities of the people of India.

• It is one of the largest Archives in Asia.

George William Forrest can rightly called as the Father of National Archives of India.

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