RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY 42Nd Annual Report 2016-2017

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RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY (Ministry of Culture, Government of India)

42nd Annual Report 2016-2017

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Name of the Book : 42nd Annual Report 2016-2017 RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY, RAMPUR

Published by : Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas Director, Rampur Raza Library, Rampur

Phone : 0091-595-2325045, 2327244 Rampur Raza Library 0091-595-235346 (Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India) Fax : 0091&595&2340548 Rampur 244901(U.P.) INDIA Website : www.razalibrary.gov.in E-mail : [email protected]

CONTENTS

1. Journey of Library from foundation to present 2. Library Building & Land 3. Raza Library Museum 4. Treasures of Library 5. Act & Regulations 6. Objectives 7. Rampur Raza Library Board & Sub-Committees 8. Security of Library 9. Raza Library Awards & Research Scholarships 10. Technical Services 11. Cataloguing 12. Computerization & Digitization 13. Reference Services to Scholars 14. Services to Readers 15. Projects undertaken by library 16. Publications of Library 17. Conservation & Preservation 18. Training / Conference 19. Museum Work 20. Social Platforms of Library 21. Distinguished Visitors 22. Academic & Cultural Activities 23. Appendices 24. Accounts & Audit Report

42nd ANNUAL REPORT 2016 – 2017

PREFACE

I feel great pleasure in presenting the 42nd Annual Report on the functioning of the Rampur Raza Library from April 1st, 2016 to March 31st, 2017.

Under the valuable guidance of Shri Ram Naik, Governor of Uttar Pradesh/Chairman, Rampur Raza Library Board, members of the Rampur Raza Library Board and with the sincere and devoted services of the staff of the Library, the Library has made great strides in the field of promotion of higher intellectual and cultural activities and due to its invaluable, rare treasure of thousands of manuscripts, Indo-Persian and Indo-Central Asian miniature paintings, calligraphic specimens of world renowned Indo-Islamic calligraphers, historical documents, ancient printed books, journals and other art objects. The Library has attained the status of an institution of International importance with this continuous dedication.

Through substantial financial grants, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India has greatly facilitated the functioning, maintenance, preservation, publication, computerization, digitization and also the security of the priceless collection through Central Industrial Security Force.

The Library collection is enriched through purchase, exchange and gift. During the period from April 1st, 2016 to March 31st, 2017, the Library acquired 485 books, 1,261 periodicals and 9,282 newspapers and accessioned them properly. During the period 1783 books were classified and 1975 catalogue cards were prepared. The cataloguing of 672 manuscripts and 1783 books was done. The accession of 485 books from accession no. 59942 to 60426 was done. The work of labeling and dusting of books is done regularly. 100 manuscripts and 2550 books received new labels. The Library also keeps card catalogue up-to-date. About 16,085 books were cleaned on the shelves. 1411 books and 26 manuscripts received new binding and repairs besides registers, note books, photo albums were also bound. 200 newspaper cuttings of important information related to culture and the Library were also collected. 51 coloured photographs, 2 DVDs of cultural programmes have been prepared.

During this period, for 672 manuscripts (200 Urdu, 215 Arabic, 196 Persian and 97 Sanskrit) and 1783 printed books (English, Hindi and Urdu), database have been prepared in bibliographical information through the computer.

2,26,807 images were digitized from different manuscripts of the Rampur Raza Library collection and their DVDs were also prepared. 6,13,334 images of different manuscripts have been loaded on the server under on-line project. 4

The Library extends all services to its users. During the period, 47 senior research scholars consulted 209 manuscripts, 967 readers were issued 6058 printed books, 93,668 general readers visited the reading room for newspapers and magazines besides thousand of persons visited Library museum in Darbar Hall.

The Library also provides photographs of manuscripts and Xerox copies of printed books to the scholars on payment basis. 40,200 Xerox copies of printed books were provided to the scholars during the period. Moreover, 577 publications of the Library were sold and 164 publications were gifted to the scholars.

The conservation laboratory conserved 2,678 pages of damaged rare manuscripts, 65 palm leaf manuscripts, 896 pages of old printed books, 01 large sized printed map successfully.

Manuscript Conservation Center (M.C.C.) of National Mission Manuscripts (N.M.M.) functioning in Raza Library conserved 2,942 pages of damaged rare manuscripts and 59 palm leaf manuscripts successfully.

As the museum is continuously working for documentation & conservation of museum objects, following work is done during the year:

 Photographic documentation of 447 rare coins.  Catalogue of antiquities comprising of 210 museum objects.  Preventive treatment of 82 museum objects was done  Curative treatment of 5 museum objects was done.  Deciphered 18 inscriptions on different museum objects.  Prepared captions of 86 museum antiquities and displayed them.

The Library is housed in more than hundred years old magnificent palaces of Hamid Manzil and Rang Mahal (Rang Mahal) in the fort of Rampur. It is an excellent specimen of Indo (Mughal) – European architecture of northern India. It has an Italian sculpture gallery with niches and canopied ceilings, and a dozen spacious rooms with a stupendous Darbar Hall highly embellished in gold. The open area around the palatial mansions was developed into a decorative garden of Mughal Chahar Bagh pattern with water channels, fountain tanks and beautiful & selected flora. Wide and deep water channels have been constructed with a Kota stone pathway rendering a graceful finish to the surrounding environment.

The entire heritage buildings have been constructed minor repairs of ceiling and roofs, flooring, lawn, boundary wall, whitewash according to the archaeological norms of conservation. The new construction works are as follows-

 Construction of RCC roof of Cloak room in Raza Library.  Repair of leaky roof of east side gate (residence of CISF Incharge).  Two marble inscriptions consisting statements of two scholars about Library, Maulana Shibli Nomani and Maulana Abul Kalam Azad were fitted on the pre- constructed brick structures in front of Hamid Manzil. The Rampur Raza Library has published 199 books till now. In the year 2016 – 2017, a number of books were published in Persian, Arabic, English and Hindi. The Library has published following 07 books during the period-

 Reproduction of 7th century Holy Quran (Arabic)  Reproduction of Balmiki Ramayana (Persian & Devnagri)  Catalogue of Persian Loharu Manuscripts  Catalogue of Islamic Calligraphies  Introductory booklet of Awardees  Annual Report 2015-2016 (Hindi)  Annual Report 2015-2016 (English)

Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi presented the reproduction of the oldest and rarest collection of Rampur Raza Library, 7th century Holy Quran attributed to Hazrat Ali (R.H.) written in Kufic script, to the Supreme Leader His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei and the reproduction of rare Persian manuscript Balmiki Ramayana of Rampur Raza Library to the Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani at Tehran on May 23rd, 2016 during his visit to Iran.

Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi releases the rare manuscript of Raza Library, Kalilah wa Dimna, Persian translation of the Panchatantra, at the inauguration of the International Conference on ‘Retrospect and Prospect’ of India – Iran Relations at Tehran on May 23rd, 2016 during his visit to Iran.

Rampur Raza Library organized a programme to practice Yoga on International Day of Yoga – June 21st, 2016.

In the month of Ramzan, Rampur Raza Library organized an Exhibition of Holy Quran and Islamic Calligraphies in the Darbar Hall of Raza Library. Dr. Shayarullah

Khan, Manager, Madarsa Furqaniya, Rampur inaugurated the exhibition on June 25th, 2016.

Rampur Raza Library Board held 46th Meeting of Rampur Raza Library Board chaired by Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh/Chairman, Rampur Raza Library on July 12th, 2016 in the Committee Room, Raj Bhawan, Lucknow.

As part of Festival of India in Morocco, exhibition on 41 rare specimens of Islamic Art & Calligraphy of Rampur Raza Library was organized in association with Ministry of Culture, Government of India and The High Commission of India, Morocco at Rabat on July 28th to August 1st, 2016 & Casablanca on August 4th to 8th, 2016.

Rampur Raza Library celebrates 70th Independence Day on August 15th, 2016.

Rampur Raza Library celebrated Hindi Pakhwara – 2016 from September 14th to 28th, 2016. An exhibition was organized on "Rare manuscripts and old books of Hindi”. During the Pakhwara, Raza Library organized Nibandh Pratiyogita on the topic "Hindi ka vikas, desh ka vikas" and Bhashan Pratiyogita on the topic "Rashtriye ekta mein hindi ka mahatv" on September 24th, 2016.

Rampur Raza Library observed Swachhta Pakhwara on September 29th, 2016. During the Pakhwara, Raza Library organized a Symposium on "Swachta Apnaye, Bimari Hataye”. Tree plantation and cleanliness activities at different places of the Library were also done.

As part of first ever Festival of India in Oman, the Embassy of India in Oman in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Government of India and in cooperation with the Government of Oman organized the Exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy of Rampur Raza Library from November 21st to December 3rd, 2016.

Rampur Raza Library celebrated the Constitution Day with great enthusiasm on November 26th, 2016. The Preamble to the Constitution was also read out and a lecture was organized on “Indian Constitution: An Introduction” by Shri Shaukat Ali Khan, Advocate, Rampur.

The 67th anniversary of India’s Republic Day was celebrated in Rampur Raza Library on January 26th, 2017.

The staff members of the Rampur Raza Library assembled on January 30th, 2017 on the occasion of Martyr’s Day.

Following activities were held till March 31st, 2017 after I took the charge of Director, Rampur Raza Library on February 21st, 2017:

Rampur Raza Library organized Nibandh Pratiyogita and Bhashan Pratiyogita during Hindi Pakhwara 2016 on September 24th, 2016. The prizes for these competitions and appreciation certificates were distributed to the participants by Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas, Director, Rampur Raza Library on March 22nd, 2017.

Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Regional Centre, Varanasi in association with Bharat Adhyan Kendra, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi organized Two Day National Seminar, Exhibition and Workshop cum Orientation Programme on Documentary Heritage of India on March 24th & 25th, 2017. Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas, Director and Syed Tariq Azhar, Sr. Technical Restorer, Rampur Raza Library participated in the seminar.

Rampur Raza Library participated in four “Book fairs” organized by different institutions and organizations at different places including The New Delhi World Book Fair and 10th All India Urdu Book Fair.

It is difficult to acknowledge appropiately the valuable guidance I received from Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh/Chairman of the Rampur Raza Library Board, the members of the Board and Principal Secretary to the Honourable Governor. Without their help, I would not have achieved success in administering this notable institution.

Lastly, I am thankful to the Hon'ble Union Minister of Culture and Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India, who guided the Library at every stage for the better functioning of the library.

Date – Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas Director Rampur Raza Library Ministry of Culture Govt. of India

JOURNEY OF LIBRARY FROM FOUNDATION

The Rampur Raza Library is a treasure house of Indo Islamic learning and arts which was founded by first ruler of Rampur, Nawab Faizullah Khan in 1774 in district Rampur, Uttar Pradesh before independence known as ‘Riyasat Rampur’. He ruled the State up to 1794 and formed the nucleus of the Library through his personal collection of valuable and rare manuscripts, historical documents, books in different languages and precious paintings kept in the Royal Toshakhana. The Nawabs of Rampur State were great patrons of scholars, poets, painters, calligraphers and musicians. During the reign of Nawab Ahmad Ali Khan (1794–1840) notable additions were made to the collection. Nawab Faizullah Khan

Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan, son of Nawab Faizullah Khan ascended throne on July 17th, 1794 at the age of 43 years. He ruled the state for only twenty four days. He was not popular among his family and Rohilas because of his harsh behaviour. Nawab Ghulam Muhammad Khan evicted him from the throne.

Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan

Nawab Ghulam Muhammad Khan ascended the throne at the age of 33 years on August 10th, 1794 and ruled only for three months and twenty two days. To retain his Nawabi state, he fought a battle against British government and Nawab Asifuddaulah of Awadh in Bhitaura and got defeated. He was taken to Thakurdwara, then to Banaras in the custody of British government and from Banaras, he left for Hajj pilgrimage. After returning from Hajj, he stayed in Kangra, Punjab. Raja Sansar Chand provided him the best hospitality with full respect at his place. He shed his soul on February 18th, 1833. Nawab Ghulam Muhammad Khan 9

The fourth Nawab of Rampur State, Nawab Ahmed Ali Khan ascended the throne at the age of nine years on November 29th, 1794. Nawab Nasrullah Khan was appointed his Reagent. He was a poet with a pen name ‘Rind’ and took keen interest in fine arts. He was fond of hunting, shooting, music and dance.

In his period, Maulvi Gayasuddin Khan compiled ‘Gayasullughat’, a Persian dictionary and the buildings of ‘Benazir’ and ‘Badr-i-Munir’ was also constructed.

Nawab Ahmed Ali Khan

Nawab Muhammad Saeed Khan (1840–1855) was an active Ruler. He created a separate department of the Library and shifted the collection to new rooms. He also appointed Allama Yousuf Ali Mehvi (an Afghan scholar) to organize the collection into a renowned Kutub Khana. He also invited well-known calligraphers, illuminators and binders from Kashmir and other parts of India. The Nawab got prepared a seal with the following Persian inscription. Hast in muhr bar Kutub Khana’ Wali-i-Rampur farzana A.H. 1268 (1852 A.D) Nawab Muhammad Saeed Khan

Nawab Yousuf Ali Khan ascended the throne on April 1st, 1855 and took keen interest in art and literature, being himself a poet with pen name Nazim. He took instructions from the celebrated poet Mirza Ghalib, who received a stipend of Rs. 200.00 per month. After the historic struggle of 1857, a large number of eminent scholars, poets, writers came and settled in Rampur. The writer of “Tarikh-i-Adab- i-Urdu”, Ram Babu Saxena had written ‘Nawab made Urdu poetry Ganga-Jamuni by bringing together the poets of Delhi & Lucknow.’ A beautiful manuscript of Nazim’s poetry is preserved in Raza Library which is made available for poetry lovers in by publishing it in original form. He ruled for 10 years and died in 1865 AD.

Nawab Yusuf Ali Khan

Nawab Kalbe Ali Khan (1865–1887) was a scholar of Arabic and Persian languages. He was very much interested in the collection of rare manuscripts, paintings and commissioned connoisseur scholars to obtain rare manuscripts, paintings and other art objects and thus enormously enriched the Library collection. In his time Rampur became an eminent seat of arts, calligraphy, poetry and scholarship. While mentioning the progress of education & literature in this era, Ram Babu Saxena had written ‘According to literary status, this was the golden era of Rampur Raza Library because Nawab Kalbe Ali Khan every type of scholars was present at that time.’

The next Nawab Mushtaq Ali Khan (1887–1889) being disabled, General Azimuddin Khan became regent of the state in 1887. He appointed a managing committee and allocated budget for the maintenance and development of the Library. A new building was built and the Library collection was shifted from Toshakhana in 1892. He also opened the Library to scholars and extended facilities to senior academicians and research scholars of India and abroad.

Nawab Mushtaq Ali Khan

Nawab Hamid Ali Khan (1889–1930) traveled extensively before ascending to the throne. He was highly educated and was remarkably known for the construction of impressive palaces and office buildings in Rampur city. He constructed a magnificent palace inside the fort of Indo-European style named Hamid Manzil which now houses the Rampur Raza Library since 1957. He was a connoisseur of art and music and added much to the collection and introduced certain reforms in the management of the Library. During his ruling period, Hakim Ajmal Khan, Maulana Najmul Ghani Khan and Hafiz Ahmad Ali Shauq managed the Library. They served the library and also prepared the catalogues of Arabic manuscripts which were published by library in 1902 and 1928. Nawab Hamid Ali Khan

Nawab Raza Ali Khan (1930–1966) became the Ruler on June 30th, 1930. He had acquired both Indian and foreign education. He took unprecedented interest in promoting the education and built the schools and colleges in the Rampur city. He was also a lover of Indian music for which he purchased several rare manuscripts and books on classical music from India and abroad. He was an eminent Hindi poet with pen-name ‘Rajaa’ and a good number of his compositions in music are preserved in the Library. He lavishly patronised, art, music and culture at Rampur.

Nawab Raza Ali Khan

After the Independence and merger of the state in the Union of India, the Library was brought under the management of a trust, which was created on August 6th, 1951 which continued till June 1975.

Prof. S. Nurul Hasan, the then Minister of State for Education and Scientific Research, Government of India visited the library and saw the neglected condition of the invaluable academic heritage. At his stance suitable measures were taken for providing better management and sufficient financial grants. Consequently the Government of India took over the Library on July 1st, 1975 from Nawab Murtaza Ali Khan, the President of the trust under an act of Parliament and Rampur Raza Library Act No. 22. The Government of India assumed full responsibility for the management of the Library and also declared it as an institution of National importance.

The affairs of the Library are managed by the Rampur Raza Library Board, which has been set up under section 4(2) of the Act. It is the governing body with Honourable Governor of the Uttar Pradesh as the Chairman. There is a provision for twelve members including one member of the erstwhile ruling family of the Nawab. The Board is represented by distinguished historians, scholars in Arabic, Persian and Urdu literature beside officials of the Central and State Governments concerned with the affairs of the Library.

Director of the Library is the Member Secretary of Rampur Raza Library Board is responsible for convening the meetings of Board and Sub-Committee’s meetings and implementation of the decisions taken by the Board and Sub-Committees. The names of the Directors/Officers on Special Duty of Rampur Raza Library since 1975 AD is given in Appendix I (Page no. ).

LIBRARY BUILDING AND LAND

The present building Hamid Manzil has been housing the Rampur Raza Library since 1957. The palatial high domed and turreted mansion is a magnificent construction of Indo-European architecture inside the fort of Rampur. The ownership of Hamid Manzil along with Rang Mahal and the surrounding vacant land was transferred to the Government of India by the Government of Uttar Pradesh on November 18th, 1982.

The Government of India was also entrusted to carry out necessary repairs, renovation to the building, maintain and manage the same at its own cost which it does very efficiently.The details of the buildings and land handed over by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to the Government of India under the deed of transfer dated November 18th, 1982 are as follows:

Buildings and Land Plinth Area Hamid Manzil 26,495 sq.ft Rang Mahal 17,664 sq.ft Land including lawns 2,08,941 sq.ft

The open area around the palatial mansions was developed into a decorative garden on Mughal Char Bagh pattern with water channels, fountains tanks and selected beautiful flower plants. Wide and deep water channels have been constructed with Kota stone rendering a graceful finish to the surrounding environment. With the time, they have been renovated and the need for renovation is still being felt.

In the Hamid Manzil, the passage leading to the Darbar Hall housing the museum, is through a sculpture gallery representing a number of classical feminine Greek figures of the 17th – 18th century, which were imported from Italy more than a century ago. The gigantic life-size statues have been carved out of white falcon marble. The niches in the gallery, cornices and ceilings of the canopy embellished in pure gold, add much to its stately grandeur. Darbar Hall has five large sized antique chandeliers hung from its ceilings and become lively when their original electric bulbs that are nearly hundred years old are turned on. There are five life-size marble statues which are also kept in the Darbar Hall.

A scene from Darbar Hall

The conservation of more than hundred years old heritage palaces of the Hamid Manzil and the Rang Mahal in the Fort of Rampur is a regular process. The Hamid Manzil is an excellent specimen of Indo - European architecture of Northern India. It has an Italian sculpture gallery with niches and canopied ceilings and a dozen spacious rooms with a stupendous Darbar Hall highly embellished in gold.

In the entire heritage buildings minor repairs of ceiling and roofs, flooring, lawn, boundary wall, colour wash and also grill fixing at all the doors and windows in the basement of Raza Library have been carried out according to the archaeological norms of conservation.

The new renovation works which had been done during the year are as:

The importance of a museum has been realized in the Rampur Raza Library as the repository of nation's valuable treasures. The Library established a museum in the Darbar Hall of Hamid Manzil Palace on July 19th, 1997 and has striven a lot to develop. It’s an impressive place of art, education, research and archaeology for the visitors and research scholars. The Library administers its general museum where original and blow- ups of rare manuscripts, miniature paintings, specimens of Islamic calligraphy, coins,old weapons and other art objects have been put up for the viewing of the visitors. The majority of the visitors came to see these items. It is opened on all the days of the week, 10 am to 5 pm, except the holidays for the benefit of connoisseurs of art and culture.

TREASURES OF THE LIBRARY

The Rampur Raza Library has a collection of approximately 17,000 manuscripts including 150 illustrated ones with 4413 illustrations and about 60,000 printed books besides 5,000 miniature paintings in albums, 3,000 specimens of Islamic calligraphy and 205 palm leaves.

The rich collection also includes art objects, astronomical instruments and historical coins. The holding of the Library covers the ancient and medieval languages such as Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, Turkey, Pushto, Hindi and Urdu languages. The manuscripts in these languages represent all important subjects including History, Philosophy, Religion, Science, Literature, Arts and Architecture. The miniature paintings represent the Turko-Mongol, Mughal, Persian, Rajput, Deccani, Pahari, Awadh and Anglo European schools of art which are considered immensely valuable for research scholars. In addition to the manuscripts, the printed book section has a unique importance and this section contains hundreds of rare Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Hindi books, which are now out of print and considered important for research work and are carefully preserved.

The interesting feature of the Library collection is that it includes manuscripts belonging to the Libraries of Halab, Mecca, Madina, Egypt, Iran, Afghanistan and Royal Libraries of Emperors and Noblemen of the Mughal dynasty. The seals of Adil Shahi Kutub Khana

of Bijapur and Qutb Shahi Library of Golconda and Hyderabad are found on the manuscripts. The groupwise distribution of collection is enclosed in Appendix II (Page No. ).

COLLECTION OF ARABIC MANUSCRIPTS

There are 5488 Arabic manuscripts in the library. Among the few rarest of the rare is the seventh century A.D. Quran written on parchment in early Kufic script ascribed to the fourth Caliph, Hazrat Ali (died 661 A.D). Another copy of Quran written on paper in the eight century A.D. is attributed to the penmanship of Imam Jafar Sadiq. The ninth century Quran ascribed to Imam Ali Raza written on parchment and tenth century Quran in early Naskh ascribed to the celebrated scholar and calligrapher “Ibn Muqla” who served three caliphs of Baghdad as the Prime Minister and died on July 20, 941 A.D. He had reshaped the Arabic Kufic letters into Naskh which is still in vogue in one or the other form. It is, indeed a unique specimen of writing of Ibn Muqla in the world.

A page from 7th century AD Quran attributed to Hazrat Ali

The collection includes one copy of rare Quran by the celebrated calligrapher of Baghdad, Yaqut al Mustasimi which exclusively bears the ornamentation in gold and precious stone lapis lazuli colours. This is datable to the 13th century A.D. Another highlight of the collection is the Arabic manuscript by the same calligrapher ‘Diwan- al- Hadira’ dated 629 A.H. (1221 A.D.) It once decorated the royal Library of Sultan Ibrahim Adil Shah of Bijapur. It is published by Library and its editing is done by famous scholar of Arabic, Prof. Mokhtaruddin Ahmed (1924-2010 AD).

An interesting work in Arabic of Pseudo geography and wonderful creation profusely illustrated with strange figures of human beings, animals and birds entitled ‘Ajaibul Makhluqat’ was written by Zakaria bin Mahmud al Qazvini d. 682 A.H. (1283 A.D.) 16

and scribed in elegant Naskh by Ibn Kalamuddin Husain in 929 A.H. (1571 A.D.) in two volumes. Library is translating it in urdu and translation of first part is completed.

There is yet another unique Arabic manuscript “Sharh-al-Kafia” written by Razi-ud-Din Astar Abaadi in 1640 AD which bears marginal notes by Emperor Shah Jahan and Prime Minister Nawab Sa’adullah Khan. This manuscript contains seals of Sadullah Khan, Inayat Khan, Itimad Khan, Muhammad Salih Khan, Aurangzeb and also of famous 18th century Arabic-Persian scholar Mir Ghulam Ali Azad Bilgrami.

COLLECTION OF PERSIAN MANUSCRIPTS

The earliest manuscript in Persian is ‘Zakhira-i- Khawarizm Shahi’ on medicine written by Zainuddin Ibrahim Gurgani d. 531 A.H. (1136 A.D) scribed in 514 A.H. (1120 A.D.). Another one is a ‘Tafsir-i-Tabri’ translated from Arabic by Abdul Baqi and scribed by Mirza Muhammad Bin Mujtahid which is datable to the 12th century A.D. It bears autographs of King Shah Abbas of Iran and Qasim Beg Khan dated 1031 A.H. (1621-22 A.D.). Among the earliest illustrated Persian work is on history of Mongol tribes namely “Jami-ut-Tawarikh” by Rasheeduddin Fazlullah which includes rare miniatures depicting various aspects of political, social, and religious life of the Mongols. The paintings indicate inspiration from Chinese and Central Asian early paintings, which seem to have influenced the Herat school of Persia. It is dateable to the 14th century A.D.

Representing the Iranian style of painting, the Library has the Khamsa of Nizami Ganjavi (d. 1203 A.D.) illustrated in 949 A.H. (1542-43 A.D.) It is beautifully painted with floral background.

An illustration from Jamiut Tawarikh

Mention may also be made to the Khamsa of Abdur Rahman Jami scribed in A.H. 977 (1569-70 A.D.) by Muhammad Bin Alauddin. Also Haft Aurang of Jami dated A.H. 1038 (1628 A.D.) was bound with other masnavies scribed by Jamaluddin Katib Shirazi.

The manuscript, Diwan-i-Jami scribed in A.H. 979 (1571 A.D.) bears a beautiful seal of Hamida Bano Begum, daughter of Ali Akbar, mother of Emperor Akbar and Nazar Ara daughter of Shah Jahan on the colophon. It is interesting to note that Nazar Ara Begum, 17

daughter of Shah Jahan whose seal appears on colophon does not appear to be mentioned in the contemporary Persian literature.

The famous fable of Indian origin namely ‘Kalila–wa–Dimna’ translated by Abul Maali Nasrullah Bin Muhammad Ghaznavi seems to be illustrated and scribed in the mid sixteenth century A.D. Its miniatures depict landscapes, flora and fauna in notable colour schemes. Emperor Akbar took great interest in paintings particularly in book illustration following the Mongol, Timurid and Rajput traditions. He commissioned several artists both Indian and Persian in his court and also established an office for translation to illustrate various subjects. Besides, illustrating, the books were translated from Sanskrit to Persian for developing better understanding among different communities.

The Rampur Raza Library has more than one hundred and fifty illustrated manuscripts of great literary and artistic value. These illustrations provide deep insight into the contemporary life style, art, architecture, customs, ornaments besides topographical details, flora, fauna and traditional musical instruments, etc.

Among the rare and valuable illustrated manuscripts, there is ‘Diwan–i– Hafiz’ which was scribed during Akbar’s reign, most probably 1575-80 A.D. and illustrated by the celebrated court painters. The manuscript written in elegant Nastaliq script and bears eleven miniatures, representing-

 The Mughal Emperor Akbar listening from Diwan-i-Hafiz at his court, painted by Kanha.  Dervishes dancing in the Khanqah over powered by the ecstasy of devotional music.  A semi naked young man walking in rocky valley, painted by Sanwala.  A Prince sitting in his garden with noblemen and listening to music, painted by Farrukh Chela.  Prince riding with his retinue in a rocky valley, painted by Manohar.  An old man watching a flock of sheep amidst, painted by Farukh Beg.  An interesting scene of Turkish Hammam, people getting massaged and taking bath.  A Prince with noblemen enjoying music and wine at his terrace of the garden, painted by Narsingh.  Depicting sinking of a ship into troubled water.  A Prince sitting in his garden with scholars and musicians listening recitation of verses.  Two opposing forces charging at each other in a battle field, painted by Chitra.

An illustration from Diwan-i-Hafiz A page from Risalah Khawaja Abdullah Ansari and Sad Pand-i-Luqman bearing notes & signatures of Jahangir and Shah Jahan

Among the other rare manuscripts, there is a copy of ‘Risalah Khawaja Abdullah Ansari’ and ‘Sad Pand-i-Luqman’ bound together scribed in elegant Nastaliq by the great master calligrapher Mir Ali of Herat who died in 951 A.H. (1544 A.D.) It contains signatures and seals of several Kings and scholars and was graded of the first category by Emperor Shah Jahan and was assessed for Rupees One Thousand. He presented another copy of the same Risalah to Jahan Ara Begum who lavishly praised its importance in her own handwriting with the date 998 A.H. (1588 A.D.) bears the seals of Shah Jahan and Aurangzeb. Jahan Ara Begum recorded in her own hand writing that “these few words of Khwaja Abdullah are matchless and I could not appropriately describe, even if, I had one thousand tongues”.

Similarly ‘Diwan-i-Hilali Chaghtai’ scribed in Nastaliq by Mir Husain al-Husaini in 994 A.H. (1585 A.D.) bears the seals of famous noblemen of Shah Jahan namely Itimad Khan, Inayat Khan, Sadiq Khan and celebrated calligrapher Abdur Rashid Delmi.

A unique illustrated Balmiki Ramayana translated into Persian by Sumer Chand and illustrated during the reign of Farrukh Siyar in 1128 A.H. (1715–16 A.D.) bears 258 miniatures throwing a flood of light on the art, architecture, costumes and ornaments of the period besides highlighting the composite culture of India in the late medieval period. This manuscript is published in Devnagri script by the Library. There are many such manuscripts which are translated copies of Sanskrit to Persian.

COLLECTION OF URDU MANUSCRIPTS

The collection of Urdu manuscripts is lesser in number as compared to Arabic and Persian. Raza Library possesses the ‘Diwan of Shah Hatim’, ‘Kulliyat-i-Mir’, ‘Jurat’, ‘Hasan’, ‘Diwan-i-Suz’, and very important manuscript of ‘Diwan-i-Ghalib’, besides there are two rare copies of ‘Insha’s Rani Ketki Ki Kahani’.

The celebrated Diwan of Nawab Yusuf Ali Khan Nazim, the Ruler of Rampur State is richly embellished in gold. It bears also a portrait of the Nawab. The manuscript iis also published by the library.

A page from Diwan-i-Nazim

COLLECTION OF PALM LEAVES

The Raza Library has many valuable palm leaf manuscripts and most of them are in Telugu, Sanskrit, Kannad, Sinhali and Tamil. They, in general are religious in their character. A Tamil manuscript mentions about the rules of preparing images and icons and the mode of worship, another manuscript informs us about the medicinal properties of several herbs, which cure diseases. One manuscript in Sanskrit language written in Grantha script eulogises Ramayana as Brhahmavachakam. A Kannad manuscript is a treatise on music yet another manuscript is Periyatine Vaimoli sacred hymn of the Vaishnavas.

COLLECTION OF HINDI AND SANSKRIT MANUSCRIPTS

The Raza Library has many valuable manuscripts and books in Sanskrit and Hindi language. “Vyakrana Probodh Chandrika”, a work on grammar written by Vaijal Bhupal and scribed by Girdharilal Mishra is preserved in the Library. There is an important but incomplete manuscript “Jyotisha Ratnamala” written by Shripati. Its verses are in Sanskrit and its descrition is in Marathi. An interesting work entitled “Netropnishad” 20

written by Baldev about the protection of eyes. According to the manuscript, people should recite its verses for eradication of eye problems. “Mahimn”, a famous work of Stotra has written in the praise of Lord Shiva by Pushpdant and commentary by Madhusudan.

There are Hindi manuscripts and books in the collection of the Raza Library which were originally written in Persian language like Ras Prabodh, Madhumalti, Ang Darpan etc. These are published in Devnagri script for the people. But there are more important manuscripts like Padmavat left for publishing in devnagri.

An illustrated page from Shrimad Bhagwad Gita, 18th century.

Among them the only complete book of ‘Madhumalti’ of Malik Manjhan is preserved, besides ‘Padmavat’ of Malik Muhammad Jaisi with Persian translation is the most valuable work. ‘Ang Darpan’ & ‘Ras Prabodh’ of the celebrated Hindi poet Ghulam Nabi Raslin Bilgrami (1741 A.D), ‘Naghmatul Asrar’ of Shah Muhammad Kazim on Hindustani music and Nadirat-i-Shahi, the collection of Hindi poems of Shah Alam II of Mughal dynansty are also preserved in the Library.

COLLECTION OF TURKISH MANUSCRIPTS

The Turkish language had a notable impact on Indian politics both under the Sultans of Delhi and particularly the early Mughals in as much as that there are several Turkish words now commonly used in Hindi, Urdu and other regional languages. Emperor Babur was a prolific writer and a poet in Turko-Uzbek language and was considered an inventor of a particular style, both in prose and verse.

The Raza Library is distinguished to have atleast 50 rare manuscripts and books in Turkish language besides having the unique manuscript of Babar’s Bayaz popularly called ‘Diwan-i-Babar’ bearing a Turkish Rubai (Quatrain) in his own hand writing. Its first folio bears the seal and signature of Akbar’s General Muhammad Bairam Khan who 21

wrongly attributed the writing of Diwan-i-Babur to himself. This mistake was rectified by Emperor Shah Jahan in his own hand writing that the only Rubai (Quatrain) in Turkish is in the hands of Firdaus Makani (Babar). Evidently, this unique manuscript is the royal copy dated 935 A.H. (1528 A.D.). The library has published it in original.

Among other rare Turkish manuscripts mention may be made of a unique but incomplete copy of ‘Diwan-i-Bairam Khan’ in Turkish language in Nastaliq script. The floral border with pictures of birds is remarkable for its natural beauty. One of the latest works in Turkish language is the daily diary (Roznamcha) of the classical poet Insha Allah Khan. It contains significant information about the court of Avadh. The catalogue of the Turkish manuscripts is also published by Raza Library. A page of Diwan-i-Babur COLLECTION OF PUSHTO MANUSCRIPTS

The Raza Library is also rich in the collection of rare Pushto manuscripts and printed books when compared with the holding of other oriental Libraries in India. Besides commentary on Quran in Pushto, the Library possesses a very rare two volume collection of “Diwan of Khushal Khan Khatak” which is immensely ornamented in gold in Nastaliq characters. It is related to the era of Poet, Shahjahan. There is another rare illustrated Diwan of celebrated Sufi poet Rahman Baba. Mention may also be made of works in Pushto which were done at Rampur including the Pushto manuscripts of Hafiz Rahmat Khan, the hero of the Rohila Afghans in India who laid down his life fighting against the British.

An illustrated page of Diwan-i-Rahman Baba COLLECTION OF PAINTINGS

The Rampur Raza Library is singularly rich in rare miniatures, portraits and illustrated manuscripts representing Mongol, Irani, Mughal Deccani, Rajput, Pahari, Awadh and British Schools of Paintings, largely untapped wealth of the Library holdings. 22

There are thirty five albums of portraits and miniatures in the Library which contain more than four thousand paintings of immense historical value. There is a unique album designated as ‘Tilism’ of the early years of Akbar’s reign containing 157 miniatures which portray the life of different strata of society, besides Astrological and Magical concepts, one of royal banners bears the Quranic verses and this symbolic Timurid banner is also painted with the sun and a lion while others bear the zodiac signs. The album also bears the seals of Awadh Rulers which indicate that it was in their possession. The Library holdings have an album bearing the portraits of Saints and Sufis also.

A very valuable album of ‘Ragmala’ which illustrates the 35 Ragas and Ragnis through beautiful landscape, Gods and Goddesses, young musicians both male and female, different weather, times and moods, exclusively painted in the 17th century in Mughal style is matchless.

Painting of Rag Hindol from Album Ragamala Mughal miniature from Album Jahangirnama

Some of the albums bear the portrait of Mongol, Timurid and Mughal Rulers with their Princes and Noblemen. Among the rulers mention may be made of Chingez Hulagu, Timur, Babar, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb, Muhammad Bahadur Shah Zafar, Gulbadan Begum, Nurjahan Begum, Bairam Khan, Itimad-ud- Daula, Asaf Khan, Burhan-ul-Mulk, Safdar Jung, Shuja-ud-Daula, Asaf-ud-Daula, Burhan Nizam Shah II, Sultan Qutub Shahi, King Abul Hasan Tana Shah besides the collection includes the picture of Iranian Kings and Princes such as safawi ruler Shah Abbas. There are miniatures of Maulana Rumi and Hafiz Shirazi too.

Among some royal painters whose works are preserved in the Library are-

Abul Hasan Nadir-uz-Zaman Govind Farrukh Chela Asi Qahar Lal Chand Fatah Chand Bichitr Lekh Raj Kanha Bhavani Das Manohar Goverdhan Chitrman Muhammad Abid Ghulam Murtaza Dal Chand Nar Singh Muhammad Husain Ram Das Thakur Das Muhammad Yusuf Sawla Muhammad Afzal

COLLECTION OF ISLAMIC CALLIGRAPHY

The Rampur Raza Library is singularly unparalleled repository of the specimens of Islamic calligraphy of the celebrated master calligraphers of Central Asia, Persia and India such as Mir Ali, Muhammad Husain Kashmiri, Zarrin Raqam, Sultan Ali Mashadi, Aaqa Abdul Rasheed Delami, Dara Shikoh, Mir Imad Al-Husaini Abdullah Mushkin Qalam, Gulzar Raqam, Muhammad Akram, Muhammad Habib, Muhammad Masum, Mumin Al-saini, Muhammad Rafi, Muhammad Hashim, Muhammad Amin Samarqandi, etc.

Specimens of Islamic calligraphy

The famous calligraphers of Rampur State whose specimens are preserved in the Library are Mir Iwaz Ali Adil Malihabadi, Maulvi Ilahi Bakhsh Marjan Raqam, Ghulam Rasul Kashmiri, Muhammad Hasan Kashmiri, Muhammad Salamullah Rampuri, Muhammad Azim Ullah Khan Pahlawan Raqam, Muhammad Mahdi Ali Khan, etc. ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS

Scientific instruments of the pre-modern period, like literary documents, constitute an important source of the reconstruction of history of science and technology. Often they are also artistically valuable pieces. In museums and private collections all over the world, there exists today a large corpus of Indian astronomical and time-measuring instruments produced after pre-Islamic or Islamic prototypes. Like manuscripts and paintings, like sculpture and jwellery, these instruments are also part of our cultural and intellectual heritage.

The Rampur Raza Library possesses an important collection of unique and rare astronomical instruments. The collection consists of three regular astrolabes, one Mariner’s astrolabe, four celestial globes, one sine quadrant, one perpetual calendar-cum- horary quadrant and one horary quadrant-cum-nocturnal. Seven of these instruments were manufactured in India, two emanate from Middle east and two are of European make. Chronologically, they belong to the thirteenth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth and nineteenth centuries and carry legends in Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit and English.

Kufic Astrolabe Celestial Globe

The oldest instrument of the collection is an astrolabe made by As-Siraj Damashqi in 615 A.H. (1218 A.D.). Another astrolabe by this instrument maker are one dated 623-628 A.H. (1226-30 A.D.) in the Salar Jung Museum, Hyderabad and other of 628 A.H. (1280 A.D.) is with the National Museum, New Delhi.

Another instrument is a Celestial Globe crafted by Muhammad Ibn Jafar in 834 A.H. (1430-31 A.D.) at Kirman, Iran, equally important is a mariner’s astrolabe in this collection. It is unsigned and undated. Another one astrolabe designed by Ziauddin Muhammad of Lahore dated 1074 A.H. (1663-64 A.D.). The library has published their catalogue entitled ‘ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS IN THE RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY’.

COINS & OTHER MUSEUM OBJECTS

The collection of different antiquities with around 1500 rare coins is preserved in Rampur Raza Library. A wide number of coins are made of silver, copper and billon and gold coins also mark their presence in the collection. Most of the coins belong to the Sultanat and Mughal period, some of them are related to ancient period and are known as punch-marked coins.

The numismatic collection is the pride possession of Rampur Raza Library as it has the coins from Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526) mainly belong to Khilji dynasty (1290–1320) {Ala ud-Din Muhammad Shah I, Qutb ud-Din Mubarak Shah I} and Tughluq dynasty (1320–1414) {Ghiyasuddin Tughluq Shah, Muhammad Shah II; from Mughal Empire (1526-1857) {Shah Jahan I, Shah Alam I Bahadur Shah I, Roshan Akhtar Mohammed Shah, Ahmed Shah Bahadur, Azizuddin Alamgir II, Shah Alam II} and from Durrani Dynasty (1747-1826).

Coins

The rare museum objects include swords, daggers, coins, medals, wine pots, cressets, lamps, chandeliers, etc. which are displayed time to time. These antiquities are being catalogued and its first volume is ready.

Various Museum Objects ACT AND REGULATIONS

(A) Act:

The Government of India took over the Library with effect from the July 1st, 1975 under the Rampur Raza Library Act No. 22 of 1975. The affairs of the Library are managed by the Rampur Raza Library Board, which has been set-up under section 4(2) of the Act.

(B) Regulation:

Under section 24 of the Rampur Raza Library Act 1975 (22 of 1975), the Board and the Ministry of Culture, Government of India formulated five regulations for the discharge of various functions sanctioned by the Act.

The following five regulations have been notified. :

The Rampur Raza Library (Maintenance) Regulations The Rampur Raza Library (Administration) Regulations The Rampur Raza Library (Board Meeting) Regulations The Rampur Raza Library (Delegation of Financial Powers) Regulations The Rampur Raza Library Service Rules & Regulations

OBJECTIVES

The main purpose of the Library is to extend all facilities to the scholars in their researches and to ensure preservation and protection of the invaluable rich collection of rare manuscripts and books besides publishing texts of Arabic, Persian, Urdu, English and Hindi manuscripts and organising workshops, seminars, exhibitions and special lectures etc. for promotion of learning and creating awareness among the scholars. RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY BOARD AND SUB-COMMITTEES

After the legislation of Rampur Raza Library Act in 1975 by the Parliament of India, the Library was given the status of an Institution of National importance with a provision of the Rampur Raza Library Board as its managing body under section 4(2) of the aforesaid at it occupied position of a governing body with Honourable Governor of Uttar Pradesh as the Chairman. There is a provision for twelve other members including one member of the descendants of the erstwhile Nawab family of Rampur, distinguished scholars from the field of history, Arabic, Persian and Urdu literature besides officials of the Central and State Governments related with affairs of the Library. The present composition of Library board and the sub committees are listed in Appendix III (Page no. ).

BOARD MEETING

46th Board meeting

Rampur Raza Library Board held 46th Meeting of Rampur Raza Library Board to propose new schemes for the development of Library. The meeting was chaired by Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh/Chairman, Rampur Raza Library on July 12th, 2016 in the Committee Room, Raj Bhawan, Lucknow. SECURITY OF LIBRARY

The watch and ward of the Library assets is one of the important function of its management. The security of the Rampur Raza Library is under the control of a force comprising of 26 personnels of Central Industrial Security Force (C.I.S.F). With the continuous extension of Library premises, round the clock vigil is to be maintained. Iron grills were provided to all the doors and windows of the Hamid Manzil which houses rare collections and priceless art objects. All the readers, visitors and scholars have to pass through a metal detector gate to make an entry into the Library. The readers, visitors and scholars can enter the reading room in the main building after a security check and recording their names and addresses in the register kept at the reception in the custody of C.I.S.F personnel. The visitors are issued an identity slip, which they return while leaving the Library. Bags and Polythene are not allowed inside the Library. Cameras are also not permitted. The entire Library is well connected with CCTV and security personnel check it round the clock.

RAZA LIBRARY AWARDS & RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS

The major contribution in collecting Raza Library’s priceless academic heritage is of first Nawab, Nawab Faizullah Khan & Nawab Raza Ali Khan. To memorize the work of both the Nawabs, in 1995, Rampur Raza Library Board has decided to give the awards in the name of Nawab Faizullah Khan & Nawab Raza Ali Khan, in the categories of Arabic, Persian, History, Arts & Sanskrit. Besides these, the other awards are also planned in some other subjects.

The amount for Nawab Faizullah Khan Award is Rupees One Lakh Eleven thousand, Rupees One Lakh Eleven thousand is for Nawab Raza Ali khan Award, Rupees One Lakh is for Munshi naval Kishore Award in Urdu publication, Rupees One Lakh is for Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Award Senior in Journalism, Rupees Fifty Thousand is for Maulana Mohd Ali Jauhar Junior in Journalism.

In order to promote research work, the Library provides monetary assistance to the scholars. Senior and Junior scholarships have been granted on the pattern of the University Grants Commission (U.G.C). The main purpose of the scholarships is to associate the scholars for translating texts of important manuscripts of the Raza Library collection in the field of history, art, culture and literature. The research scholars, who are engaged in research work without any financial support from the University Grants Commission etc., are benefited from the scheme. Research scholarships are awarded to scholars and experts in academic fields. TECHNICAL SERVICES

The Library collection is enriched through purchase, exchange and gift. During the period, the Library acquired 485 books, 1,261 periodicals and 9,282 newspapers. The Library acquires such books and periodicals which are required to meet the demands of the research scholars & readers. The work of labeling and dusting of books is done regularly. 100 manuscripts and 2550 books were newly labelled.The Library also keeps card catalogue up to date and cards were checked during this period.

The Library holds a sizeable collection of photographs, audio and video cassettes of distinguished writers, poets, intellectuals and other eminent personalities during seminars, workshops, special lectures and cultural programmes.

During the year, following material was acquired by the library:

1. Books By gift By purchase Hindi 41 01 English 28 90 Urdu 314 395 89 Arabic 07 Others 05 2. Language Newspapers Periodicals Hindi 4,046 370 English 2,135 9,282 268 1,261 Urdu 3,101 582 Arabic 41

3. DVDs Photographs Lecture on Ziauddin Barani’s 02 51 Tarikh-i-Firozshahi on March 19th, 2017

CATALOGUING

The descriptive cataloguing of manuscripts as well as printed books is essential for the scholars, researchers and staff of the library. Compilation of catalogues of library collection was initiated by Hakim Ajmal Khan, Library Incharge. In his guidance, first volume of Catalogue of Arabic manuscripts in Urdu, ‘Fehrist-i-Kutub-i-Arbi’ comprising manuscripts of 46 subjects was published in 1902 AD. The second volume of Catalogue of Arabic manuscripts prepared by Molvi Mohd Nabi in the guidance of Hafiz Ahmad Ali Shauq, Librarian comprising manuscripts of 20 subjects was published in 1928 AD. The third volume of Catalogue of Arabic manuscripts prepared by Hakim Ajmal Khan comprising manuscripts of 9 subjects was published in 1929 AD.

Instead of doing cataloguing in Urdu, Maulana Imtiyaz Ali Arshi, the then Director of Library compiled six volumes of Catalogue of Arabic manuscripts in English so that larger section of scholars could be benefitted. The first volume contains Quranic Sciences & the science of Theology (1963), second volume contains Prayers, Theology & Polemics (1966), third volume contains Principles of Jurisprudence, Dialectics, Polemics, Jurisprudence & law of inheritance (1968), fourth volume contains Sufism, Holy Scriptures, logic & philosophy (1971), fifth volume contains Mathematics, medicine, natural science, agriculture, occult sciences, ethics & politics, education & military science (1975) and sixth volume contains history, biography, travels & geography published in 1977 AD.

The Handlists of the manuscripts were very useful till date. Now, the manuscripts are catalogued subject & language wise. The compiled catalogues of manuscripts of different languages of library are enlisted in Appendix IV (Page no. ).

During the period, 672 manuscripts were catalogued, 1783 books were classified & catalogued and 1975 card catalogues were prepared, arranged and shelved in different languages. The books were first entered in the catalogue register then catalogue cards were prepared of these books. The cards were also arranged and kept in the cabinets.

Following work has been done during the year:

1. Catalogues Manuscripts Books Arabic 215 Persian 160 Sanskrit 97 672 Urdu 200 1700 Hindi 39 1783 English 44 2. Classification Books Hindi 39 English 44 1783 Urdu 1700 3. Card Catalogues Books Hindi 106 English 169 1975 Urdu 1700

COMPUTERIZATION & DIGITIZATION

During the period, for 708 manuscripts and 1783 printed books (Urdu, Arabic, Persian, English and Hindi) entries of database have been prepared in bibliographical information through the computer.

1. Computerization Manuscripts Books Arabic 215 Persian 196 Sanskrit 97 708 Urdu 200 1700 Hindi 39 1783 English 44 2. Digitization Manuscripts 2,26,807 images 3. Loaded on server Manuscripts 6,13,334 images

REFERENCE SERVICES TO SCHOLARS

In Rampur Raza Library, many scholars from India & abroad visit to study and utilize the rich collection of Raza Library. The Library is fully sensitive to the services of its users. There is one specific room of research and information for scholars of higher researches in the Library. It provides the material to the scholars of India & abroad. During the period, 47 research scholars consulted 209 manuscripts, 967 readers were issued 6,058 printed books and Four CDs of the manuscripts was also provided to the scholars. Besides, a large number of people visited Library’s Museum in the Darbar Hall. List of scholars from India & abroad is enclosed at Appendix V (Page no. ).

The students from various schools and colleges visit library to know about Indian culture & history and are astonished at the collection. They also mark their presence in the competitions & cultural programmes organized by library. List of students from different schools is enclosed at Appendix VI (Page no. )

The Library also provides photographs of manuscripts and xerox copies of selected pages of printed books to the scholars on payment basis. 40,200 xerox copies of printed books were supplied to the scholars during the period, moreover, 577 publications of the Library were sold and 164 published books, journals, etc were gifted to the scholars.

SERVICES TO THE READERS

Aimed at strengthening the reading room services, the Library has a hall, where the readers can read the newspapers, periodicals and magazines of their choice. The tables are always occupied with the readers, who wish to keep themselves updated with daily news and general knowledge.

Reading Room is furnished with steel card cabinets to keep card-catalogues of the printed books as per Library Science Rules, wooden racks to keep the periodicals and magazines in proper manner, wooden tables to keep newspapers and comfortable chairs for the readers to sit and read newspapers, magazines and periodicals.

The newspapers and periodicals are kept in the record, as a valuable source of information and can be utilized by scholars later on. It is proposed to furnish Reading Room with new equipments and it should be computerized.

During the period under review, the Library received 9,282 issues of newspapers and 1,261 numbers of periodicals and magazines. 93,668 general readers visited the reading room for newspapers and magazines. 33

Reading room

PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN BY LIBRARY

Government of India is running various projects which are very important for the cultural heritage. These projects are for conserving and promoting our heritage among people. Raza Library is also a member of these projects and had undertaken some of them. These projects are as:

TRANSLATION AND PUBLICATION OF ARABIC & PERSIAN MANUSCRIPTS

Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India started a project “Translation and Publication of Arabic and Persian Manuscripts”. The purpose of this project is to identify important Arabic and Persian manuscripts in the collection of National and International Libraries. These sources are very important. Once these are translated in Hindi and other Indian languages, it will be accessible for the non-Arabic and Persian scholars. As being part of this project, Raza Library has translated many of the manuscripts in Hindi, English and Urdu languages for the scholars.

NATIONAL MISSION ON LIBRARIES

Ministry of Culture, Government of India started “National Mission on Libraries”. Director, Raza Library was appointed as a Member of the Committee. National Mission 34

on Libraries was launched by Shri Pranab Mukherji, Honorable President of India in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on February 3rd, 2014.

The purpose of the Mission is the up-gradation of infrastructure, modernization of services, creation of facilities for differently abled group and providing networking for the improvement of infrastructure and up-gradation of technology on the Libraries and for the development of the Library and Information Science sector.

As a member library, Rampur Raza Library is also working on this mission. The member libraries of the mission are as follows:

 Delhi Public Library, New Delhi  Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata  National Library, Kolkata  Central Reference Library, Kolkata  Central Secretariat Library, New Delhi  Thanjavur Maharaja Saroji’s Sewaswati Mahal Library, Thanjavur  Rampur Raza Library, Rampur  Khuda Baksh Oriental Public Library, Patna.

BROADCASTING THROUGH ALL INDIA RADIO

Rampur Raza Library sponsored Urdu Programme for the promotion, publicity and information of Rampur Raza Library’s collections. This Urdu Programme broadcasted on every Friday at 8:30 a.m by all the centers of All India Radio of Uttar Pradesh and Uttrakhand and approximately two crore audience benefited by the speeches given by Rampur Raza Library Staff members and other people.

NATIONAL MISSION FOR MANUSCRIPTS

National Mission for Manuscripts (N.M.M.), Ministry of Culture, Government of India started Manuscripts Conservation Center (M.C.C.) in Rampur Raza Library, Rampur from December 1st, 2012.

PUBLICATIONS OF THE LIBRARY

The Rampur Raza Library has published 199 books till now. In the year 2016 – 2017, a number of books were published in Persian, Arabic, English and Hindi.

The Library has published following 07 books during the period-

 Reproduction of 7th century Holy Quran (Arabic)  Reproduction of Balmiki Ramayana (Persian& Devnagri)  Catalogue of Persian Loharu Manuscripts  Catalogue of Islamic Calligraphies  Introductory booklet of Awardees  Annual Report 2015-2016 (Hindi)  Annual Report 2015-2016 (English)

CONSERVATION & PRESERVATION

Conservation Laboratory conserved successfully a number of art objects on paper e.g. manuscripts, books, miniature paintings. Before conservation treatment of any object, photographic documentation is carried out in order to keep the proof of status of the art objects received and also it helps the conservator in the treatment and for future use too. The object is carefully examined and according to need, appropriate treatment is given to enhance the life expectancy of the objects for rare and valuable collections.

The conservation laboratory conserved 2,678 pages of damaged rare manuscripts, 65 palm leaf manuscripts, 896 pages of old printed books, large sized printed map successfully. The details of the conserved objects are enclosed in Appendix VII (Page no. ).

BINDING

The Library has a binding section in which old and damaged bindings of books are repaired or replaced and newly purchased magazine and journals are bound. During the period, 26 manuscripts and 1411 books received new binding and repairs. Besides registers, note books, photo albums were also bound. For the binding of rare manuscripts and old printed books, binding section used acid free mount boards and hand made papers. Binding section is working under the supervision of conservation laboratory.

TRAINING/CONFERENCE

Time to time, Conservation Laboratory imparts training to the Dusting staff of Library. They are trained for the cleanliness and maintenance of books and art objects. They are also taught the safe transfer of manuscripts, books and various art objects of Rampur Raza Library.

Time to time, special Training is given to dusting staff of different sections of the Library on “Method of Handling, Dusting and Transportation of Manuscripts and Printed Books.”

Mr. Syed Tariq Azhar, Sr. Technical Restorer attended the All India Museums Annual Conference 2016 organized by Shree Swaminarayan Museum at Ahmedabad on the theme “Sacred Space as a Living history Museum” from January 27th to 29th, 2017. MUSEUM WORK

Rampur Raza Library is running a museum in Darbar Hall of Hamid Manzil. The museum displays manuscripts, paintings, various art objects and specimens of calligraphies. It also curates exhibitions on different occasions and provides a beautiful view to the visitors with its stately grandeur. The gold embellished ceiling, life-size falcon marble statues, antique chandeliers, etc attract the visitors towards it and leads them to a dream world.

As the museum is continuously working for documentation & conservation of museum objects, following work is done during the year:

SOCIAL PLATFORMS OF RAZA LIBRARY

At present, the knowledge is exchanged via technical or social media in the world. The facebook and twitter are such mediums and are mostly used social sites across the world. All the organizations, government or private, are now active on these social sites.

As per the guidelines of central government, Raza Library has created page on facebook and twitter. The scholars, students and many general visitors visit and like the Library’s page on these social sites. Anyone can get the latest updates of the library from these sites.

The Raza Library facebook page link is https://www.facebook.com/Rampur-Raza-Library-796721687061917/

The link of Raza Library twitter account is https://twitter.com/raza_library

Raza Library has also created a You Tube channel “Rampur Raza Library Ministry of Culture Government of India”. On this channel, the videos of different programmes are uploaded.

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DISTINGUISHED VISITORS

The library is feeling proud to host a large number of visitors from all over the world. The important visitors and their comments about the Rampur Raza Library are as:

1. DEG, Moradabad visited on April 2nd, 2016. He wrote, “Visited Rampur Raza Library, observed manuscripts and art objects. This is a wonderful confluence of art & literature. By seeing this, feel proud that we are unique in art & literature in ancient period. This wonderful confluence is notable.”

2. Mr. Thierry Morel, Second Secretary, Embassy of France visited on May 9th, 2016. He wrote, “It has been a great honor to visit this beautiful library. I was particularly interested to see the portrait of the French XVII century Doctor. Thanks a lot for welcoming us.”

3. Ms. Marie Noelle Mathieu, Curator, French Museum, France visited on May 9th, 2016. She wrote, “I was very glad and impressed to discover this magnificient library and know about its collections. Thank you for your welcome and explanations.”

Mr. Thierry Morel, Second Secretary, Embassy of France & Ms. Marie Noelle Mathieu, Curator, French Museum, France looking the calligraphy in display.

4. Mr. Herald Sandberg, Ambassador, Embassy of Sweden visited Rampur Raza Library on May 25th, 2016. He wrote, “Amazed and impressed. Being the third Swedish Ambassador, to my knowledge, to visit the Library and see the historic manuscripts.

Deeply impressed and honored. Received a deepest understanding of culture and history.”

Mr. Herald Sandberg, Ambassador, Embassy of Sweden viewing manuscript of 7th century Holy Quran with Nawab Kazim Ali Khan

5. Mr. Sanjeev Tyagi, S.P. Rampur visited on May 31st, 2016. He wrote, “The impressive collection at the ‘Great Raza Library’ is a big national pride preserved by the dedicated team. I came here with my family to witness the incredible work being done by the team at Raza Library. Work being done here with the kind of dedication of the team is a great National Service. The staff is very devoted.”

6. Mr. Rakesh Kumar Singh, IAS, District Magistrate, Rampur visited on June 4th, 2016. He wrote, “Got an opportunity to visit Raza Library. The collection of this library & its maintenance is unexampled. I don’t think that such splendid and valuable collectionis present at any other place. The determination & dedication of staff towards their work is highly commendable.

7. Mr. F. Waheed Husain, High Court, Allahabad visited on June 8th, 2016. He wrote, “I feel very fortunate to come see the excellent collection of scripts, well maintained marvellous structure of Hamid Manzil preserving handwritten Quran by Hazrat Ali and various Quran verses and many more which is beyond to describe. I wish all my best wishes to all the members who have patiently displayed everything with great interest.”

8. Mr. Anupam Kulshreshtha, IG, CRPF visited on August 4th, 2016. He wrote, “It is an amazingly outstanding work of conservation of old manuscripts being done by the team here. Very interesting to see this highly specialized work.”

9. Mr. Satoshi Ogra, JSPS, Post Doctoral Fellow Institute for Research in Humanities, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan visited on August 17th, 2016. He wrote, “All manuscripts of library which I read are in good condition because of the staff’s continuous efforts. We could complete our research project here without any difficulty. I cordially thank Dr. Islahi and all the staff of library. I hope the library will keep this confortability as long as possible.”

10. Mr. Karam K. Puri, New Delhi visited on August 24th, 2016. He wrote, “Once in a lifetime does one get to witness sheer beauty preserved with such dedication and commitment. To the staff of the Raza Library: Thank you for preserving one of the finest collections of the world. Your hard work is a gift for the future generations of people who will come and marvel at the magnificence of the priceless manuscripts.”

11. Ms. Deepika Pokharana, Director (Libraries), Ministry of Culture, Government of India/the then Director, Rampur Raza Library visited on September 1st, 2016. She wrote, “Very important work being done by this team to preserve the vast collection of Raza for future generation. Congrats and praises of such dedicated team.”

12. Mr. Michael O’Sulliuan, Los Angeles visited on September 8th, 2016. He wrote, “Of all the libraries and archives I have visited in India none have been more impressive than the Raza Library. The staff is consummate professionals who handled my many requests with great patience and diligence. Isbah Khan, Faisal Khan and Dr. Mohammad Irshad Nadwi in particular must be singled out for their assistance, which was of the highest order. I will always remember my first visit to the Raza Library and plan to come back for many years to come. Thank you all a million times.”

13. Mr. Moritzwerr, Unterschceibheim, Munich, Germany visited on September 8th, 2016. He wrote, “It’s very memorial place. I learnt a lot about how to restore old paintings and books. Thanks to all your efforts.”

14. Dr. Vinay Kumar visited on September 20th, 2016. He wrote, “Simply became speechless. A unique wonderful collection, very well maintained. Congrats and best wishes for entire team.”

15. Mr. Atul Tiwari, Writer & Director, Mumbai visited in November 2nd, 2016. He wrote, “Rampur Raza Library is really a ‘Treasure Island’ which I am discovering so late in life. But I would like to thank Ms. Deepika Pokharana (Director) & Dr. Abusad Islahi 41

(Librarian) and his able team, who have preserved & kept this ‘KHAZANA’. So beautiful and accessible to all. Best wishes & All the best.”

16. Begum Noor Bano, Member of Nawab family visited on November 7th, 2016. She wrote, “I am very proud of being a part of the family, who donated the entire collection of the rare books, which are not anywhere in the world. The Darbar Hall, as it was at the time of Nawab Raza Ali Khan, my father in law. I am also very happy to have brought in my trousseau the books, which are the ‘Loharu Collection’. My very best wishes are for all the people who are taking care of the books & the building of this beautiful ‘Raza Library’.

17. Mr. Neeraj Bhushan, Editor-in-Chief, G Caffe visited on November 7th, 2016. He wrote, “It was a chance visit to this wonderful place, a visit I would not only cherish but pass on to my family & friends. Being a student of history, myself, I never knew this place exists in this world. I am so happy to have been assisted so wonderfully by the amazingly friendly people stationed here who seem to have made this place their first love. I am returning so satisfied.”

18. Ms. Geetanjali Kaul, G Caffe, Everest House, Ghaziabad visited on November 7th, 2016. She wrote, “A beautiful day spent at this most amazing library. I totally appreciate the efforts put in this by everyone in this conservation programme. This is totally priceless. Thanks a lot.”

19. Mr. Akhlesh Saxena, Director, Modipur Devices & team Modiciti visited on November 19th, 2016. They wrote, “It was an amazing experience and we were able to get a complete walk through of our history right from 7th century. The collection of books is unbelievable. We were astonished to see the way the books, manuscripts and paintings were beyond imagination. Our special thanks to the team at Raza Library for taking out their valuable time and showing us these treasures. It was a lifetime experience for us which we will always treasure with us. Our heartfelt thanks to the team here.”

20. Mr. Rajeev Kumar, Joint Commissioner of Income Tax-2, Moradabad visited on December 4th, 2016. He wrote, “I have been to this place for the first time. I am surprised and glad to see the scripts are preserved here in very good manner and I would like to the process for future generation to make them aware about our past. Keep it up.”

21. Mr. William Sherman, Stanford University, Polo Alto, CA, USA visited on December 7th, 2016. He wrote, “Dr. Islahi, Faisal Khan and the other members of the manuscript collection team were immensely helpful. The library has an absolutely stunning collection, and the librarians make the collection accessible to international scholars. I 42

am very grateful for the librarian’s help with my research, and I will recommend strongly to all scholars of history and literature of South Asia to visit and study in this magnificent place. Thank you!”

22. Mr. Prabhat Kumar, former governor of Jharkhand visited on December 22nd, 2016. He wrote, “I had the occasion of paying a short visit to the famed treasure house of knowledge. It was a fascinating glimpse in the world of precious books. However, the glory of Raza Library could be better restored if a little more attention to its preservation and improvement was devoted by government. I wish it happens in the near future.”

23. Mr. Atul Katiyar, (I.P.S.) DIG, CISF, Delhi visited in December 2016. He wrote, “Today I visited this great library, most surprising feel. Even many of us ever don’t know about this kind of great cultural heritage. If I wouldn’t visit this place it was never acknowledged that we had not only great ruler but also rulers with great vision. I hope that our force will understand this duty & service and is completely different and needs a great attention. Thank to Dr. Abusad Islahi, Librarian who benefit many facts about this library.”

24. Mr. Manpreet Vohra, Ambassador of India to Afghanistan visited on January 2nd, 2017. He wrote, “It has been a memorable visit of discovery of some rare and outstandingly beautiful works of art and literature. I has no idea that I could expect to see such gems in Rampur! It is satisfying to observe that the collection is being maintained so well. Thank you!”

Mr. Manpreet Vohra, Ambassador of India to Afghanistan recording his comment. 43

25. Mr. Rajendra K. Pandy, SP, Rampur visited on January 18th, 2017. He wrote, “An excellent collection of historical books and literature, maintenance and preservation work with outstanding technique and methods. A good effort to save old culture and literally tradition. An excellent scientific technique for preservation of ancient literatures.”

26. Mr. Sudhir Kumar, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare visited on January 29th, 2017. He wrote, “The conservation wing of the library has done very good work in preserving the manuscripts, rare books and collections.”

27. Mr. Eyal Beire, Israel visited on January 31st, 2017. He wrote, “Thanks a lot for the nice service you gave me in the manuscript. Thanks to Mr. Isbah Khan, Mr. Mohd. Irshad, Dr. Abusad Islahi and Mr. Faisal. I find a lot of books and manuscripts here and Inshallah will remind your good names in my book about the Sejera of the Pathans.”

28. Assistant Commandant Jai Shankar Singh, DSP, Durgapur visited on February 4th, 2017. He wrote, “The laboratory is doing a great work by preserving & conserving art work and books. My best wishes are with the laboratory and the staff.”

29. Mr. T. Srinivashan, Publisher, Banglore visited on March 4th, 2017. He wrote, “Came in search of Barani’s original manuscript ‘Tarikh-i-Firozshahi’ in Raza Library and the staff members helped me in not only seeing the manuscript but also helped me find the necessary text that was required for my publication work. I am grateful to Isbah, was particularly very helpful in searching the Persian manuscript and giving me time and resources. Thanks again. Raza Library is a treasure house of our country.”

Shri Adnan Abul Alhaijaa, Ambassador, Embassy of the State of Palestine, New Delhi viewing the manuscipt, Holy Quran of 7th century. 44

ACADEMIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

Presentation of fascimile copy of “Holy Quran” in Iran

Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi presented the reproduction of the oldest and rarest collection of Rampur Raza Library, 7th century Holy Quran attributed to Hazrat Ali (R.H.) written in Kufic script, to the Supreme Leader His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Hosseini Khamenei at Tehran on May 23rd, 2016 during his visit to Iran. The Holy Quran manuscript is written on parchment and it is the only copy preserved in Raza Library in India.

A page of Reproduced copy of Quran

Presentation of fascimile copy of “Valmiki Ramayana” in Iran

Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi presented the reproduction of rare Persian manuscript Balmiki Ramayana of Rampur Raza Library to the Iranian President Dr. Hassan Rouhani at Tehran on May 23rd, 2016 during his visit to Iran.

This is the translation of Valmiki’s Ramayana from Sanskrit to Persian by Sumer Chand in 1715 AD during the reign of Mughal Emperor Farrukhsiyar. The text of the manuscript started with ‘Bismillah-ar-Rahman-nir-Rahim’ and it has 258 miniature paintings depicting the scenes of Ramayana. This is the only Ramayana containing so many miniature paintings. The library has published the Hindi translation of Valmiki Ramayana.

A page from reproduction of Balmiki Ramayan

Release of Kalilah wa Dimna

Honorable PM Shri Narendra Modi releases Kalila wa Dimna in Iran

The Indian collection of fables Panchatantra was probably written in Sanskrit in the fourth century AD. These popular tales were translated in Persian by Abul al Ma’ali Nasr Allah in 12th century. It has 79 miniatures. The hindi translation of this manuscript is also published by library. 46

International Day of Yoga

Yoga is an invaluable gift of ancient bhartiye tradition. It is an ancient art and spiritual process which brings the body, mind and soul together. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature and a holistic approach to health and well-being.

While addressing the 69th session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27th, 2014, the Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi urged the world community to adopt an International Day of Yoga. On December 11th, 2014, the 193 members of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved the proposal by consensus with a record 177 co-sponsoring countries a resolution to establish June 21st as "International Day of Yoga". Honorable Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi’s proposal of Yoga Day was approved in 90 days which is the least timeperiod for and day proposal in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and it was approved with complete majority.

Rampur Raza Library organized a programme to practice Yoga on International Day of Yoga – June 21st, 2016. The programme initiated at 7.00 a.m. according to common Yoga Protocol by Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. The staff members of Raza Library and CISF jawans of Raza Library Unit practiced Yoga by following the instructions of Shri Sanjay Singh, the then Incharge, CISF, Raza Library Unit.

Shri Sanjay Singh, the then Incharge, Staff members practicing Yoga CISF giving instructions for Yoga

National Workshop

Ministry of Culture, Government of India organized National Workshop for the Nodal Media Officers of Organizations under Ministry of Culture on July 1st, 2016 in IGNCA, New Delhi. Shri N. K. Sinha, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India inaugurated and addressed the workshop. He met all the Nodal Media Officers and instructed how & what to work. Mr. Himanshu Singh, Nodal Media Officer, Rampur Raza Library attended the workshop.

Exhibition on Holy Quran

In the month of Ramzan, Rampur Raza Library organized an exhibition of Holy Quran and Islamic Calligraphies in the Darbar Hall of Raza Library. Dr. Shayarullah Khan, Manager, Madarsa Furqaniya, Rampur inaugurated the exhibition on June 25th, 2016. The exhibition lasts till July 10th, 2016.

Dr. Shayarullah Khan, Manager, Madarsa Furqaniya, Rampur inaugurating the exhibition

Seventh century Hazrat Ali’s (R.A.) handwritten Quran, Eighth century Quran written by Imam Abu Abdulla Jafar bin Muhammad bin Ali in Kufi script, Quran written in Arabic Naskh bahar script in 1379 A.D, very beautiful Quran written in Arabic Naskh script in 1315 A.D, Quran of 1669 A.D in which three lines are written in golden Suls script and twelve lines in black Naskh script, Quran written in Arabic Naskh script in 1103 A.D., Quran written by Muhammad Raza Kashmiri in Arabic Naskh script in 1743 A.D. in which the space between lines is decorated with gold water, Quran written by Kamaluddin Hasan bin Muhammad Miraq al Husaini al Najfi in Naskh script in 48

1152 A.D. and many other rare copies of Quranic manuscripts were exhibited in this exhibition. Calligraphies of scripts like kufic, naskh, nastaliq, rehan etc were exhibited and were very much liked by the public.

Exhibition on “Islamic Art & Calligraphy” during Festival of India – 2016 in Morocco

Government of India celebrated Festival of India – 2016 in Morocco to present the Indian culture & art globally. The festival will cover several cultural events and will showcase Indian culture and Art in Morocco.

In Rabat, the exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Mohamed Benyaacoub, Chief, Division of Co-operation, Ministry of Culture, Morocco and Mr. Dinesh Kumar Patnaik, Ambassador, Indian Embassy in Morocco on July 28th, 2016. The exhibition was housed in Bab Rouha Art Gallery, Rabat, Morocco from July 28th to August 1st, 2016.

Mr. Mohamed Benyaacoub, Chief, Division of Co-operation, Ministry of Culture, Morocco and Mr. Dinesh Kumar Patnaik, Ambassador, Indian Embassy in Morocco inaugurating the exhibition in Rabat, Morocco.

Ms. Bouchra Jouhari, Librarian, Hasan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco inaugurating the exhibition in Casablanca, Morocco.

The second exhibition was showcased in Seventh largest mosque in the world, Hasan II, Casablanca, Morocco. It was inaugurated by Ms. Bouchra Jouhari, Librarian, Hasan II Mosque, Casablanca, Morocco on August 4th, 2016. The exhibition was housed in Hasan II Mosque, Casablanca, Rabat, Morocco from August 4th to 8th, 2016.

In this exhibition, the most attractive exhibit is the reproduction of 7th century Quran written on parchment in the early Kufic script, attributed to Hazrat Ali (R.A.). The exhibited calligraphies are- A folio from 8th century Quran in Kufic script attributed to Imam Jafar Sadiq, 16th century Quran decorated with gold on the orders of Mughal Emperor Akbar and it has seal and signatures of Akbar’s minister Faizi, 18th century manuscript folio written within gold floral jidwal, A folio from 18th century Quran written on a gold sprinkled paper, A miniature copy with a double page ‘unwan’ title by Muhammad Taqi Muzahhib (1833 A.D.), A folio from 9th century Quran in Kufic script attributed to Imam Raza, Name of Nawab Kalb-i-Ali Khan written in the shape of a flower pot in 18th century by Fazlur Rahman Khan, 18th century calligraphy by Muhammad Hasan- in the centre “Bismillah-al-rehman-nir-raheem” and on the right and left side a Persian couplet is written, Persian rubai relating to the importance of calligraphy by Ilahi Bakhsh of 18th century, Saying of Hazrat Ali (R.A.) relating to importance of calligraphy & writing by Aaqa Ali Qari in 18th century, A verse from Quran about the direction of “Darood-e-Pak” by Dullah Khan Khushraqam Rampuri in 1936 A.D., A very famous couplet of Naat “Balligh ulla” in the praise of Prophet Muhammad in Arabic language by Muhammad Hasan Kashmiri in 1886 A.D., Persian couplet written in a beautiful style of calligraphy in 1878 A.D. by Ghulam Rasool, 50

Persian verses & text written in Arabic Language in 1887 A.D., Quranic verses written in beautiful style of calligraphy in 1888 A.D., 18th century Arabic couplet of about thin locks of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beautiful color of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about beautiful eyes of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beautiful forehead of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beautiful beard of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of the complexion of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of the neck of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of Prophet Muhammad, “Panjetan”- Name of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Fatimah (R.A.), Hazrat Ali (R.A.), Hazrat Hasan (R.A.) and Hazrat Husain (R.A.), A beautiful calligraphy of “Ayatul Kursi” of 18th century, , A verse from Quran and “Kalma-i-Tauheed” by Dullah Khan Khushraqam Rampuri in 1936 A.D., “Bismillah-al-rehman-nir-raheem” & “Darood-e-Pak” by Muhammad Hasan in 1869 A.D., A, Five Ahadis & few Quranic verses in praise of Prophet Muhammad & Hazrat Ali (R.A.) by Syed Abdul Abbas Naqvi al Bukhari, etc.

Some glimpse of the exhibitions

On the occasion, the ambassadors of different countries, the scholars, researchers and the eminent personalities of Rabat & Casablanca graced the programme.

Independence Day

Rampur Raza Library celebrates 70th Independence Day on August 15th, 2016. Dr. Abusad Islahi, Library & Information Officer unfurled the National Flag at Raza Library and saluted the flag with the staff amidst the chanting of National Anthem while the jawans of C.I.S.F of Raza Library Unit stood silent with their saluting arms. The staff members presented the patriotic songs and shared their views on Independence of the country.

Hindi Pakhwara – 2016

Rampur Raza Library celebrated Hindi Pakhwara – 2016 from September 14th to 28th, 2016. The celebration of Hindi Pakhwara – 2016 begins in the Library on September 14th. A programme was conducted and the staff members expressed their views on the occasion.

An exhibition was organized on "Rare manuscripts and old books of Hindi" during the Pakhwara. The exhibition was inaugurated by Dr. Raghuvir Saran Sharma, Famous Poet & Former Principal, Government Girls Post Graduate College, Bareilly on September 18th, 2016. The exhibition was housed in the Darbar Hall of Raza Library.

Mr. Arun Kumar Saxena, Sr. Technical Mr. Sanjay Singh, the then CISF Incharge talks Restorer expressing his views on about the duties of citizens for Hindi language. importance of Hindi.

Dr. Raghuvir Saran Sharma, Famous Poet & Former Principal, Government Girls Post Graduate College, Bareilly inaugurating the exhibition

During the Pakhwara, Raza Library organized Nibandh Pratiyogita on the topic "Hindi ka vikas, desh ka vikas" and Bhashan Pratiyogita on the topic "Rashtriye ekta mein hindi ka mahatv" on September 24th, 2016. Library staff & CISF personnel participated in the competition with full enthusiasm and zeal.

Nibandh Pratiyogita Bhashan Pratiyogita

Swachhta Pakhwara - 2016

Rampur Raza Library observed Swachhta Pakhwara on September 29th, 2016. During the Pakhwara, Raza Library organized a Symposium on "Swachta Apnaye, Bimari Hataye"

by Dr. Anwarul Hasan Qadri. Tree plantation and cleanliness activities at different places of the Library were also done.

Cleanliness drive in Raza Library Dr. Anwarul Hasan Qadri delievering lecture

In the symposium, Dr. Anwarul Hasan Qadri placed his views about cleanliness. He emphasized to clean our surroundings as a first step. He states, “For the elimination of diseases, drainage system, houses, water storage tanks should be cleaned time to time. The food items should be kept covered. Three things should be kept in mind- clean air, water and food. If these essential things are made pure then no diseases will spread.”

Cleanliness drives were conducted at many sites of Raza Library campus. Many trees were planted in the library.

Exhibition on “Islamic Art & Calligraphy” during Festival of India – 2016 in Muscat

As part of first ever Festival of India in Oman, the Embassy of India in Oman in collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Government of India and in cooperation with the Government of Oman organized the exhibition of Islamic Calligraphy of Rampur Raza Library from November 21st to December 3rd, 2016.

The exhibition was inaugurated by His Excellency Shri Hassan Bin Mohammad Ali Al Lawati, Adviser to the Minister of Heritage & Culture, Oman in Promenade Garden, Level 2 Oman Avenues Mall on November 21st, 2016. Ms. Deepika Pokharna, Director, Ministry of Culture/ Rampur Raza Library and Syed Tariq Azhar, Sr. Technical Restorer, Rampur Raza Library was present at the inauguration of the exhibition.

His Excellency Shri Hassan Bin Mohammad Ali Al Lawati, Adviser to the Minister of Heritage & Culture, Oman inaugurating the exhibition.

Ms. Deepika Pokharna, Director, Ministry of Culture/ Rampur Raza Library addressed the audience and described about the Islamic Calligraphy. Ms. Pokharna explained, “The development of sophisticated calligraphy as an art form is a unique and striking feature to Islamic culture. The Islamic calligraphy has been used to a much greater extent and in astonishingly varied and imaginative ways, which have taken the written word far beyond pen and paper into all art forms and materials. For these reasons, calligraphy may be counted as a uniquely original feature of Islamic art. The genius of Islamic calligraphy lies not only in the endless creativity and versatility, but also in the balance struck by calligraphers between transmitting a text and expressing its meaning through a formal aesthetic code.”

Syed Tariq Azhar, Sr. Technical Restorer explained about the Islamic Calligraphies to the Chief Guest, His Excellency Shri Hassan Bin Mohammad Ali Al Lawati, Adviser to the Minister of Heritage & Culture, Oman. He was very pleased & spellbound and appreciates a lot.

attributed to Imam Raza, Name of Nawab Kalb-i-Ali Khan written in the shape of a flower pot in 18th century by Fazlur Rahman Khan, 18th century calligraphy by Muhammad Hasan- in the centre “Bismillah-al-rehman-nir-raheem” and on the right and left side a Persian couplet is written, Persian rubai relating to the importance of calligraphy by Ilahi Bakhsh of 18th century, Saying of Hazrat Ali (R.A.) relating to importance of calligraphy & writing by Aaqa Ali Qari in 18th century, A verse from Quran about the direction of “Darood-e-Pak” by Dullah Khan Khushraqam Rampuri in 1936 A.D., A very famous couplet of Naat “Balligh ulla” in the praise of Prophet Muhammad in Arabic language by Muhammad Hasan Kashmiri in 1886 A.D., Persian couplet written in a beautiful style of calligraphy in 1878 A.D. by Ghulam Rasool, Persian verses & text written in Arabic Language in 1887 A.D., Quranic verses written in beautiful style of calligraphy in 1888 A.D., 18th century Arabic couplet of about thin locks of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beautiful color of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about beautiful eyes of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beautiful forehead of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beautiful beard of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of the complexion of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of the neck of Prophet Muhammad, 18th century Arabic couplet of about the beauty of Prophet Muhammad, “Panjetan”- Name of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, Hazrat Fatimah (R.A.), Hazrat Ali (R.A.), Hazrat Hasan (R.A.) and Hazrat Husain (R.A.), A beautiful calligraphy of “Ayatul Kursi” of 18th century, , A verse from Quran and “Kalma-i-Tauheed” by Dullah Khan Khushraqam Rampuri in 1936 A.D., “Bismillah-al-rehman-nir-raheem” & “Darood-e-Pak” by Muhammad Hasan in 1869 A.D., A, Five Ahadis & few Quranic verses in praise of Prophet Muhammad & Hazrat Ali (R.A.) by Syed Abdul Abbas Naqvi al Bukhari, etc.

Glimpse of the exhibition

On the occasion, the ambassadors of different countries, the scholars, researchers and the eminent personalities of Oman graced the programme.

Constitution Day

The people of India, having solemnly resolved to secure all its citizens Justice, Liberty and Equality and to promote Fraternity among all, adopted, enacted and gave themselves the Constitution of India in the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949.

The Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, under the chairmanship of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar provided its invaluable services in drafting the Constitution of India. The nation has celebrated 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in recognition of his contribution to building modern India on 26th November 2015. The Government of India has decided to celebrate November 26th of every year as the “Constitution Day” to promote constitutional values among citizens.

Shri Shaukat Ali Khan delivering lecture

Award Ceremony

Rampur Raza Library organized an Award Ceremony to present Nawab Faizullah Khan Award, Nawab Raza Ali Khan Award & Munshi Naval Kishore Award in Gandhi Sabhagar, Raj Bhavan, Lucknow on December 19th, 2016. The Award Ceremony initiated with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp by Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Pankaj Rag, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture, Government of India 57

welcomed Honorable Governor with the floral bouquet. Ms. Deepika Pokharna, Director, Rampur Raza Library presented the welcome address and Dr. Abusad Islahi, Library & Information Officer, Rampur Raza Library gave the brief introduction of the recipients of the Awards.

Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh/ Chairman, Rampur Raza Library Board presented the Nawab Faizullah Khan Award 2014-15 to Prof. Nabi Hadi in Persian language, Nawab Raza Ali Khan Award 2014-15 to Prof. Mohd. Salim Kidwai in Islamic Studies, Nawab Faizullah Khan Award 2015-16 to Prof. Mohd. Salauddin Umri in Arabic language & Literature and Munshi Naval Kishore Award 2015-16 to Islamic Book Foundation, New Delhi in Urdu Publication.

On the occasion, Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh/ Chairman, Rampur Raza Library Board was quite happy for the organization of award distribution ceremony in Raj Bhawan. He said, “Raza Library is not only the glory of UP but of the entire country. All those who have been awarded in this ceremony have served literature & education all their lives. He congratulated all the awardees for their selfless contribution in the field of literature. I believe that in the coming days Raza Library will prosper even more. Information regarding Raza Library should reach to more & more people who are from the field of education & literature so that they can take Raza Library forward. Countries have boundaries but languages don’t, language is the carrier of culture.”

Shri Ram Naik, Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh/ Chairman, Rampur Raza Library Board awarding the awardees

Shri Arun Kumar Saxena, Sr. Technical Restorer/ Co-ordinator of the function conducted the programme and gave vote of thanks. The programme winded up with the National Anthem.

Republic Day

The 67th anniversary of India’s “Republic Day” was celebrated in Rampur Raza Library on January 26th, 2017. Dr. Abusad Islahi, Library & Information Officer unfurled the National Flag at the main gate of Raza Library and saluted the National Flag amidst the chanting of National Anthem while the C.I.S.F. jawans of Raza Library Unit stood silent with their saluting arms. A cultural programme marked the occasion. Staff members of the Library delivered speeches and sung patriotic songs. On this occasion, the building of the Library was illuminated with colourful lights.

Martyr’s Day

The staff members of the Rampur Raza Library assembled on January 30th, 2017 on the occasion of “Martyr’s Day”. At the main gate of the Library, all staff members and the C.I.S.F. unit observed silence for two minutes at 11.a.m. to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi on his 69th death anniversary.

All the staff members recall the services of the patriots who laid down their lives for the sake of the freedom of our country. Everyone present remembers martyr’s sacrifice and wished Almighty to grant eternal peace to their souls.

Prize distribution : Hindi Pakhwara

Rampur Raza Library celebrated Hindi Pakhwara 2016 from September 14th to 28th, 2016. During the Pakhwara, Raza Library organized Nibandh Pratiyogita on the topic "Hindi ka vikas, desh ka vikas" and Bhashan Pratiyogita on the topic "Rashtriye ekta mein hindi ka mahatv" on September 24th, 2016. Library staff and CISF personnel participated in the competitions with great enthusiasm & zeal.

On March 22nd, 2017, the prizes for these competitions and appreciation certificates were distributed to the participants by Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas, Director, Rampur Raza Library. In Nibandh Pratiyogita, Dr. Preeti Agarwal, Raza Library got 1st prize, Mr. Om Prakash, CISF got 2nd prize and 3rd prize was occupied by Mr. Syed Naved Qaiser Shah, Raza Library. The consolation prize was received by Mr. Rajesh Kumar, Raza Library.

In Bhashan Pratiyogita, Mr. Ahadullah Khan, Raza Library got 1st prize, Dr. Preeti Agarwal, Raza Library got 2nd prize and 3rd prize was occupied by Mr. Rashid Mirza, Raza Library. The consolation prize was received by Ms. Shazia Hasan, Raza Library.

Extension lecture on Tarikh-i-Firozshahi

Rampur Raza Library organized an extension lecture on “Ziauddin Barani’s Tarikh-i- Firozshahi : An Analysis” on March 19th, 2017. Prof. S.M. Azizuddin Husain, Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia University, New Delhi/Former Director, Rampur Raza Library delivered the lecture. The programme was chaired by Dr. Hasan Ahmed Nizami, Former Head, Department of Urdu, Govt. Raza P.G. College, Rampur. The lecture was very much liked by the audiences.

Prof. S.M. Azizuddin Husain delivering lecture

National Seminar

As part of public awareness and Capacity Building Activity under memory of World Programme, UNESCO, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, Regional Centre, Varanasi in association with Bharat Adhyan Kendra, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi organized Two Day National Seminar, Exhibition and Workshop cum Orientation Programme on Documentary Heritage of India on March 24th & 25th, 2017.

Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas, Director, Rampur Raza Library presenting Valmiki Ramayana to Prof. Yadunath Prasad Dubey, Vice-Chancellor, Sampuran and Sanskrit University, Varanasi.

Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas, Director, Rampur Raza Library participated in the seminar and presented the published copy of Hindi translation of Raza Library’s Persian manuscript Valmiki Ramayana to Prof. Yadunath Prasad Dubey, Vice-Chancellor, Sampuran and Sanskrit University, Varanasi.

Mr. Syed Tariq Azhar, Sr. Technical Restorer, Rampur Raza Library presented a paper related to the collection of Raza Library in the seminar.

Participation in Book Fairs

 New Delhi World Book Fair (NDWBF) held for the past 44 years, is now a major calendar event in the publishing world. NDWBF 2017 held from January 7th to 15th, 2017 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Rampur Raza Library participated in the World Book Fair 2017.

 Rampur Raza Library participated in 10th All India Urdu Book Fair from January 13th to 22nd, 2017 at Urdu Academy Park, Haji Mohd. Mohsin Square, Kolkata. 61

Book stall at Kolkata Book stall at New Delhi

 Before Convocation ceremony of the University, Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh/ Chairman, Rampur Raza Library Board, Shri Ram Naik inaugurates the book stall of Rampur Raza Library in Khwaja Moinuddin Chisthi Urdu, Arabi- Farsi University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh on March 27th, 2017. On this occasion, Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas, Director, Rampur Raza Library gave detailed information about rare collection and publications of Raza Library.

Book stall at Lucknow

 A seminar on “Lucknow : Dabistan-i-Sher-o-Adab” was organized in Lucknow University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from March 28th to 30th, 2017. In the seminar, Rampur Raza Library arranged the publication stall.

Appendix I List of Directors/OSDs of Rampur Raza Library

S.No. Name Designation Period 1. Maulana Imtiyaz Ali Khan Director July 1st, 1975 to February Arshi 24th, 1981 2. Shri Akbar Ali Khan Additional February 25th, 1981 to Arshizada Director April 22d, 1984 3. Shri Hemraj Sood Officer on Special April 23rd, 1984 to Duty October 7th, 1991 4. Shri Arvind Kumar Dwivedi, Officer on Special October 8th, 1991 to June PCS Duty 2nd, 1992 5. Shri Chandra Mohan Singh Officer on Special June 3rd, 1992 to June Bisht, PCS Duty 1993 6. Shri R.C. Singh, IAS Officer on Special June 1993 to August 15th, Duty 1993 7. Dr. W.H. Siddiqi Officer on Special August 16th, 1993 to Duty May 19th, 2009 8. Prof. Shah Abdus Salam Officer on Special May 20th, 2009 to Duty November 19th, 2011 9. Dr. Balkar Singh, IAS Officer on Special November 20th, 2011 to Duty March 20th, 2012 10. Shri Anil Dhingra, IAS Officer on Special March 20th, 2012 to April Duty 2nd, 2012 11. Prof. S.M. Azizuddin Husain Director April 3rd, 2012 to August 9th, 2015 12. Shri Sanjiv Mittal, Joint Director August 9th, 2015 to Secretary, Ministry of March 7th, 2016 Culture 13. Ms. Deepika Pokharna, Director March 22nd, 2016 to Director Libraries, Ministry February 20th, 2017 of Culture 14. Prof. Syed Hasan Abbas Director February 21st, 2017 to till date.

Appendix II

The distribution of manuscripts & calligraphies of Raza Library collection is given below: Arabic manuscripts 5488 Persian manuscripts 5403 Urdu manuscripts 1441 Urdu manuscripts (Drama) 445 Sanskrit manuscripts 626 Hindi manuscripts (in urdu script) 38 Hindi manuscripts (in devnagri script) 19 Turkish manuscripts 37 Pushto manuscripts 45 Manuscripts in Loharu collection 358 Diaries in Loharu collection 84 Palm leaves manuscripts 205 Illustrated manuscripts 150 Miniature paintings (Illustrations) 4000 Painting Albums 35 Paintings in Albums 1000 Calligraphy Album 84 Specimen of calligraphies 2000

New Acquisition from 1995: Manuscripts 400 Art objects 320 Coins 1500

The collection of printed books of Rampur Raza Library is categorized as: Urdu books 31095 Arabic books 5892 Persian books 4661 Old English books 5329 Old Hindi books 304 New English books 4523 New Hindi books 2640 Loharu Urdu books 1207 Loharu Arabic books 272 Loharu Persian books 610 Loharu English books 792 Loharu Hindi books 47 Loharu Sanskrit books 37 Other Languages books 194 64

Appendix III RAMPUR RAZA LIBRARY BOARD

1. Shri Ram Naik Chairman Honorable Governor of Uttar Pradesh Raj Bhawan, Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

2. Director / DS In-charge of Libraries Member Ministry of Culture, Government of India Shastri Bhawan New Delhi – 110001

3. Nawab Mohammad Ali Khan alias Murad Mian Member 252, Casa Del Sol Opp. Goa Marriott Resort Miramar, Panaji, Goa – 403001

4. Dr. Khalid Anwar Member 4/136, Lalita Park Laxmi Nagar New Delhi – 110092

5. Shri Jagdish Piyush Member Sirijan Peeth Gouriganj Sultanpur (Uttar Pradesh)

6. Prof. S. I. R. Zaidi Member Head, Department of Persian Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi – 110025

7. Prof. Iqtidar Mohammad Khan Member Head, Department of Islamic Studies Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi – 110025

8. Shri Naseer Ahmad Khan Member S/o Mohammad Shah Khan Mohalla Beriyan Aqab Mahal Saiayan Rampur (Uttar Pradesh)

9. Prof. Abdul Ali Member Former Chairman Department of Islamic Studies Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh)

10. Principal Accountant General Ex-Officio Member (General & Social Sector Audit) Satyanishtha Bhawan, 15 – A, Dayanand Marg Allahabad - 211001 (Uttar Pradesh)

11. District Magistrate Ex-Officio Member Rampur (Uttar Pradesh)

12. Director Member-Secretary Rampur Raza Library Rampur (Uttar Pradesh)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Prof. Mohd. Muzammil Vice Chancellor Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh)

Prof. A. R. Khan Department of History Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Gahri New Delhi

Mr. Nihaluddin Officer on Special Duty Office of the Registrar Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi – 110025

Mr. Rajesh Verma Deputy Director National Archives of India New Delhi

Treasury Officer Collectrate Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – 244901

Director Rampur Raza Library Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – 244901

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PUBLICATION COMMITTEE

Prof. I. H. Siddiqi Former Professor Emeritus of the Centre of Advance Study in History Aligarh Muslim University R/O - 61, Ahmad Nagar Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) - 202002

Prof. Ravindra Srivastava Department of History Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi New Delhi

Prof. Azarmi Dukht Safavi Director Persian Institute of Research Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh)

Prof. S. I. R. Zaidi Department of Persian Jamia Milia Islamia New Delhi – 110025

Prof. A. K. Sinha Head, Department of Ancient History & Culture Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University Bareilly (Uttar Pradesh) 67

Director Rampur Raza Library Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – 244901

CONSERVATION SUB-COMMITTEE

Prof. I .K Bhatnagar Former Dean National Museum Institute R/O - C – 9/ 9733 Vasant Kunj, New Delhi – 70

Dr. S. P. Singh Former Director (Conservation) National Museum C/O - Windsor Park Vaibhav Khand, Indrapuram Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) – 2010149

Regional Director Archaeological Survey of India Janpath, New Delhi

Ms. Snighda Roy Archivist P. C. Archives Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi -110025

Director Rampur Raza Library Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – 244901

COMMITTEE TO ADVISE TO PURCHASE RARE MANUSCRIPTS AND OTHER ART OBJECTS ETC.

Prof. Akhtarul Wasey Department of Islamic Studies Jamia Milia Islamia New Delhi – 110025 68

Prof. Chandra Shekhar Department of Persian Delhi University Delhi – 110007

Prof. M. A. Alavi Department of Arabic Aligrah Muslim University Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh)

Dr. Balram Shukla Associate Professor Department of Sanskrit Hindu College Delhi University Delhi – 110007

Director Rampur Raza Library Rampur (Uttar Pradesh) – 244901

Appendix IV

CATALOGUES

1. Catalogue of Arabic manuscripts Vol. I, II, III, IV, V & VI (English) by Maulana Imtiyaz Ali Khan ‘Arshi’, Former Director 2. Catalogue of Arabic manuscripts Vol. VII,VIII, IX, X & XI (English) 3. Catalogue of Sanskrit manuscripts of Rampur Raza Library (Sanskrit) 4. Catalogue of Sanskrit manuscripts Vol. I & II (English) 5. Catalogue of Urdu manuscripts Vol. I (Urdu) 6. Catalogue of Urdu manuscripts Vol. I (English) 7. Catalogue of Pushto manuscripts (English) 8. Catalogue of Turkish manuscripts (English) 9. Catalogue of Persian manuscripts Vol. I, II & III (Persian) 10. Catalogue of Persian manuscripts Vol. I, II & III (English) 11. Catalogue of manuscripts of Tib, Arabic, Persian and Urdu (English) 12. Catalogue of Islamic Calligraphy of Rampur Raza Library 13. Catalogue of Exhibited paintings of Rampur Raza Library (English)

Appendix V

List of scholars who utilize the library services

The eminent national & international scholars were:

1. Mr. Noor Ashraf, Delhi University, Delhi 2. Mr. Mahdi, Chittgaw, Bangladesh 3. Mr. Chetan Chhiller, National Museum Institute, New Delhi 4. Mr. Faraz Hasan Khan, Rampur, UP 5. Mr. Matsuda Kazunori, Yamaguchi, Japan 6. Mr. Amanda Lanzillo, Washington D.C., USA 7. Mr. Satoshi Ogura, Japan 8. Mr. Nobuhiro UNO, Japan 9. Mr. Koichi Matsuda, Japan 10. Mr. Osamu Otsuka, Japan 11. Mr. Masaki Sugiyama, Japan 12. Mr. Masatomo Kawamoto, Japan 13. Mr. Iqbal Maman, Mumbai 14. Miss. Deborah Joanne, Texas, USA 15. Miss. Shireen Zainul, Illinois, USA 16. Mr. Zaheer Rehmati, Rampur 17. Mr. Michael Brendan, California, USA 18. Mr. Mohammad Nasir, Rampur 19. Mr. Ghulam Akhtar, New Delhi 20. Mr. Zaffar Akhtar, Aonla, Bareilly 21. Mr. Mohd. Furqan, Delhi University, Delhi 22. Dr. Irshad Ahmad Razwi, Sahasram, Bihar 23. Dr. Juliane Muller, Berlin 24. Mr. Sherman William Edward, Maryland, USA 25. Mr. Mohammad Rehan, Integral, Lucknow

26. Mr. Junaid Ahmad, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 27. Prof. Abdul Bari, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi 28. Ms.Anjum Ara, Hyderabad University, Hyderabad 29. Dr. Eyal Aharon Beere, Israel 30. Ms. Naciem Nikkah, United States of America 31. Mr. Said Raza Huseini, Afghanistan 32. Mr. Mujtaba Husain Khan, Rampur 33. Dr. Abdul Rehman Kondo, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir 34. Mr. Mohd. Lateef, AMU, Aligarh 35. Ms. Shama Rehmani, Deptt. of History, AMU, Aligarh 36. Mr. Srivishwa, J.P. Nagari, Blore 37. Mrs. Ghazala Bi, Rampur 38. Mr. Abdul Aziz U Rajput, Bijapur, Karnataka 39. Mr. S. Naqi Abbas, JNU, New Delhi 40. Dr. Tarana Khan, Rampur 41. Miss. Brownen Star Gulkis, Vermont, USA 42. Mr. Sumeet Tanwar, New Delhi 43. Mr. Arif Ishtiyaq, Delhi University, Delhi 44. Dr. Misbah Ahmad Siddiqi, Amroha, UP 45. Dr. Irshad Ali Khan, Rampur

Appendix VI

SCHOOLS VISITED

 35 students from IFTM University, Moradabad visited on April 3rd, 2016.  40 students from Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad visited on April 16th, 2016.  31 students from Kanya School Tanda, Rampur visited on May 14th, 2016.  35 students from Red Rose School, Swar, Rampur visited on May 28th, 2016.  64 students from Teerthankar Mahaveer University, Moradabad visited on August 23rd, 2016.  50 students from Mother Teresa School, Bareilly visited on August 27th, 2016.  100 students from Krishna Junior High School, Jwala Nagar, Rampur visited on September 4th, 2016.  65 students from Pragya Higher Secondary School, Milak, Rampur visited on September 4th, 2016.  24 students from St. Paul’s Senior Secondary School, Rampur visited on December 3rd, 2016.  80 students from Government Girls Inter College, Patwai, Rampur visited on December 17th, 2016.  30 students from R.G.S. School, Rampur visited on December 31st, 2016.  60 students from HMDC College, Bilari, Moradabad visited on February 18th, 2017.  58 students from Moradabad City Hospital visited on February 19th, 2017.  75 students from Govt. Girls Inter College, Shahbad, Rampur visited on February 25th, 2017.  65 students from A.N.A. College, Bareilly visited on February 25th, 2017.  50 students from Govt. Girls Inter College, Rampur visited on February 28th, 2017.  52 students from Govt. Zulfiqar Inter College, Rampur visited on March 1st, 2017.  60 students from Govt. Girls Inter College, Pahari Gate, Rampur visited on March 2nd, 2017.  55 students from A.T.S., Rampur visited on March 7th, 2017.  106 students from School Learning Camp, Moradabad visited on March 22nd, 2017.  30 students from AK Azad, Miran Colony, Moradabad visited on March 26th, 2017.

Appendix VII

Conservation Laboratory conserved following manuscripts, books & miniature paintings during the session 2016-17:

MANUSCRIPTS: Persian Manuscript # Daqaiq Tasawwuf Size – 20.2 x 12.0 cm, Period – nil, Total pages – 178

Persian Manuscript # Qasidah-i-Hamidah Size – 23.3 x 13.3 cm, Period – 1796 AD, Total pages – 824

A set of two Persian & Arabic Manuscripts # Rahat-ul-Qulub and Fawaid-ul-Fawad Size – 20.5 x 13.4 cm, Period – nil, Total pages – 714

A set of two Persian & Arabic Manuscripts # Shara dua Kaifiyat al Mominin and Kifayat-ul-mominin Size – 24.2 x 14.5 cm, Period – nil, Total pages – 214

Persian Manuscript # Masnawi Saqinama Size – 23.6 x 13.4 cm, Period – nil, Total pages – 82

Persian Manuscript # Maher wa Mah Size – 28.0 x 17.0 cm, Period – 1839 AD, Total pages – 50

Persian Manuscript # Tazkira-i-Bahr-i-Zakhkhar Size – 27.5 x 17.6 cm, Period – 1866 AD, Total pages – 616

PALM LEAF MANUSCRIPTS: Conservation work on 65 Palm Leaf manuscripts was done in Laboratory. The conservation includes Fumigation, Physical Cleaning, Stain removal, Improvement in the appearance of palm leaves, filling of carbon ink in the incisions to make the writing visible, Application of oil on the leaves to remove the brittleness and retain its flexibility, filling of holes.

PRINTED BOOKS:

Urdu Printed Book # Tawarikh Aaina-i-Tasawwuf Size –33.0 x 21.5 cm, Period – 1910 AD, Total pages – 576

Persian Printed Book # Durratut Taj Size – 24.0 x 15.5 cm, Period – nil, Total pages – 320

PRINTED MAP: A Printed Map of Punjab in size 71.6 x 55.5 cm was conserved by Conservation Laboratory during the period.

PREVENTIVE CONSERVATION

Preventive Conservation of 8068 manuscripts and 14,969 printed books was done by Conservation Laboratory.

Preventive Conservation of following sections of Library was done under the supervision of Laboratory:-

Old English Section 1,539 books Urdu Section 5,010 books Arabic-Persian Section 1,000 books Loharu Section 6,000 books Hindi Section 1,952 books English-Hindi Section (Ground floor) 584 books ------Total 16,085 books ------

Fumigation:

Fumigation of 2,676 Printed Books of other sections was done by suitable chemicals.

Control of Environmental Physical Factors:

Monitoring of temperature and RH of Conservation Laboratory, English section, Urdu section, Arabic-Persian section. Controlled RH to a great extent by the use of Silica Gel.

Appendix VIII

Manuscripts Conservation Center functioning in the Raza Library carried out the conservation of following manuscripts:

Curative conservation

Manuscripts: Persian manuscript # Diwan-e-Mushtaq Size- 19.5 x 12.5 cm Total folios- 92

Persian manuscript # Kitab Dar Bayanaat Tareef-i-Makatib Size- 30.0 x 18.5 cm Total folios-39

Arabic manuscript # Muqaddama Nuzhatul Ulma Size- 27.7 x 17.5 cm Total folios-75

Persian manuscript # Masnavi Maulana Room Size- 26.3 x 16.5 cm Total folios-56

Persian manuscript # Qasaid -i- Urfi Size- 26.5 x 18.0 cm Total folios-161

Persian manuscript # Tohfatul Muslimeen Size- 25.5 x 16.7 cm Total folios-111

Hindi manuscript # Kabir ke dohe Size- 26.0 x 15.5 cm Total folios-730

Urdu manuscript # Kalam-i-Khushtar (Nazm) Size- 30.0 x 19.5 cm Total folios- 207

Palm leaf manuscripts Conservation of 59 Palm leaf manuscripts (2172 folios) was done

Preventive Conservation Preventive conservation of 39 manuscripts (3950 folios) was done.

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