Collection

Collection

Our collection brings together an exceptional range of historical materials that illuminates the rich and varied history of Bihar, with special focus on Patna during the colonial and early post-colonial periods. The collection is divided into two major categories: Archives and Paintings.

Archives

Our archival collection features rare documents, letters, and official records from the twentieth century.

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Paintings

Our collection highlights Company School paintings—a distinctive art style that emerged under the patronage of the European East India Companies

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