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National Archives Museum

The NATIONAL ARCHIVES is an entity of the office of Department of Culture under the ministry of Tourism and Culture. It is the depository of the old records of Govt. of India. The documents kept here is for the use of the Administrators and the scholars. But then it is also open for the Common man to see. It has one of the oldest records of India, as old as when India was known to the world as Bharat.

Its a reflection of the past and it projects the country with all its developments. All the different facets of the country are enclosed in the premises of the National Archives Museum. Its a worth going place because of the sanctity it has.

Situated in at the Rajpath and Janpath junction near the Indira Gandhi National Center for Arts and Culture it stands in the heart of India - New Delhi.

Fast Facts
» Language : English, Hindi
» Visiting Hours : 11am to 5pm
» Best time to visit : October to February

Famous Sites:

Red Fort
Though quite a bit away from Rashtrapati Bhawan it is one of the most spectacular building of India. The Royalness is reflected in each and every nook and corner of the Fort, telling the story of the past. Attracting people from all over India it's a must see place.

Qutub Minar
Its 14kms south of Cannaught Place Qutbu-din laid the foundation of this masterpiece. He was able to complete only the first level, subsequent level were made by his ancestors. Still just like the leaning Pisa ki Minar it attracts thousands of people every month.

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Showcase

In the National Archives Gallery you can go through :

»Ain-i-Akbari : The book written by Akbar where he visualized India with one one Dharm ( Culture) made out of composition of all four Present cultures.

»Bhagwat Gita : The most auspicious Book of Hindus describing the value of life and death.

»Bengal Smoke Nuisance Bill : To curb the air pollution this bill has been passed, today it has been kept in the museum.

»Certificate of marriage : Nikahnama of Mirza Usman Beg and Akbar Begam dated 8th March 1886.

»Dictionary in Eight Languages : The dictionary has been translated in eight languages.

»Execution of Mangal Pandey : The Farman which states the order of the execution of Mangal Pandey, the first Indian Solider in the British Army to raise voice for the Independence of India.

»Letter of Tipu Sultan : The Great King of Mysore - Tipu Sultan has a lot of importance in Indian History and in India. The hand written document by Tipu Sultan has been kept here.

»Sanskrit Lotus Sutra Manuscript : The manuscript written in sanskrit, one of the eight major languages in India, has been kept here. Its is one of most sacred Buddhist Manuscripts.

In And Around

»Central Secretariat : Just adjoining two blocks from Rashtrapati Bhavan, there stands the Secretariat building. Its a good example of combination of English and Indian Architecture.

» Cannaught Place : Its one of the main shopping hubs where you will find everything - from eating joints to fashion. From the old culture of India to Modern India, everything is here.

»The Presidents House and the Rajghat: Not very far away from the National Archives Museum, there is the Presidents House whose Gardens are open in the month of February (only for a week). And very near to it is the Rajghat - the residing place of Father of the Nation - Mahatma Gandhi. Just a few walk from here is the Shakti Peeth, the resting place of Indira Gandhi.

Our Suggestions

Pre check the visiting hours of the National Archives Museum as they are subject to change.
There are a number of places one can see around New Delhi like the India Gate, the Rajpath, Shaktipith. Plan a one or two days tour to see the Capital of India.
The Capital of India, New Delhi is a historical place - there is the Red Fort, Qutub Minar, Humayuns Tomb, Akshardham Temple, Chandni Chowk, Lotus temple, Jama Masjid, Meena Bazar and Appu Ghar. All these are a must go for places.
Pre book your hotel as there are a number of good ones. Pre booking gives you a chance of deciding the one according to your suitability and budget.
Before commencing the trip ask your tour operator for the must have things which need to be accompanied
Bring along your children, in addition to the beautiful places there are various theme parks where your children can enjoy.
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