~SALAR JUNG MUSEUM

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1. KANISHKA 1801281 B.A.(prog) IIIrd YR(5 th sem) SUBMITTED TO: BHARTI MOHAN MAM PRESENTED BY: {HISTORY SKILL}

2. SALARJUNG MUSEUM Welcome to:

3. HISTORY Salar Jung Museum of Hyderabad is the third largest museum in India. The Salar Jung Museum was established in the year 1951 and is located on the bank of the River Musi in Hyderabad . They are responsible for its collection of rare art objects from all over the world.  Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan , popularly known as Salar Jung III was appointed prime minister by Nawab Mir Osman Ali Khan Nizam VII in 1912. He devoted his life in enriching his treasures of art and literature. In 1961, through an “Act of Parliament” the Salar Jung museum along with its library was declared an “Institution of National Importance”. The Museum was transferred to its present building, inaugurated by Dr. Zakir Hussain , President of India in the year 1968. The administration was transferred to an Autonomous Board, with the Governor of Andhra Pradesh.

4. The Salar Jung’s Family Nawab Mir Turab Ali Khan, Salar Jung I. Nawab Mir Laiq Ali Khan, Salar Jung II. Nawab Mir Yousuf Ali Khan, Salar Jung III.

5. COLLECTIONS With a collection of close to 43000 art objects , 9000 manuscripts and 47000 printed books , Salar Jung Museum promises a rich experience to all its visitors. The museum has 38 galleries which are spread over two floors. The collections range from Indian Art , Middle Eastern Art , European Art , Far Eastern Art , Children Art etc. and a rare manuscript division. Restored all the collections from 2 nd century BC -13 th century. Indian Art forms include collections of stone sculptures, jade carvings, painted textiles, bronze images, miniature paintings, woodcarvings, modern art, textiles, metal-ware, arms & armor, ivory carvings etc. Middle Eastern Art houses an exquisite collection of carpets, glass, furniture, metal-ware, lacquer etc. from Arabia, Persia, Syria, and Egypt. Collection of Far Eastern Art covers lacquer ware, porcelain, enamel, bronze, embroidery, wood & inlay work, paintings from Tibet, China, Japan, Nepal and Thailand etc. Oil and watercolor paintings also constitute an important part of the European Collection. It also houses the world famous statue of Veiled Rebecca and Marguerite and Mephistopheles , a fine collection of jade, daggers owned by Queen Noor Jahan, Emperors Shah Jahan, Aurangzeb’s sword and other timeless masterpieces.

6. gallery Western Block (7 galleries)  Central Block (27 galleries) Eastern Block (4 galleries)

7. CENTRAL BLOCK , (FIRST FLOOR) TOYS & DOLLS GALLERY FLORA & FAUNA GALLERY INDIAN SILVER GALLERY CARPET GALLERY JADE GALLERY BIDRI WARE GALLERY KASHMIR GALLERY UTILITY GALLERY COINS GALLERY CHILDREN GALLERY MANUSCRIPTS

8. CENTRAL BLOCK , (GROUND FLOOR) FOUNDERS’ GALLERY INDIAN SCULPTURE INDIAN TEXTILES IVORY COACHES’ IVORY CARVINGS VEILED REBECCA ARMS & ARMOURS METAL WARES MODERN INDIAN PAINTINGS INDIAN MINIATURE PAINTINGS WALKING STICKS

9. Eastern Block , (First Floor) CHINESE GALLERY EASTERN PORCELAIN GALLERY JAPANESE GALLERY FAR EASTERN STATUARY GALLERY

10. Eastern Block , (Ground Floor) FAR-EASTERN WOOD CARVINGS

11. Western Block , (First Floor) EUROPEAN PORECLAIN GALLERY EUROPEAN PAINTING GALLERY EUROPEAN GLASS GALLERY EUROPEAN CLOCK GALLERY

12. Western Block , (Ground Floor) EUROPEAN BRONZE SCULPTURES GALLERY EUROPEAN MARBLE SCULPTURES GALLERY

13. PAINTINGS MODERN INDIAN PAINTINGS EUROPEAN PAINTINGS

14. INDIAN PAINTINGS

15. EUROPEAN PAINTINGS

16. Activities at Salar Jung Museum Along with the enviable collection, Salar Jung museum also plays an active role in organizing various workshops and exhibitions by collaborating with International museums and organizations. Seminars and workshops are specially organized on specific occasions such as birth anniversary of Salar Jung I, Museum Week, Children’s Week , etc. It also publishes books in English, Urdu and Hindi languages as well as guide books, research journals and brochures , offering a complete understanding of the museum and the history behind it.

17. ADMINISTRATION & CONSERVATION

18. Library One of the biggest highlights of Salar Jung Museum, apart from other displays is the library. The Salar Jung Library boasts of some rarest of rare collection. With 8,000 manuscripts and 60,000 printed books , the library in undeniably one of the best libraries in the world. Manuscripts - Manuscripts in languages such as Arabic, Sanskrit, Telugu, Hindi, Persian, Urdu, Dakhni, Turkish, Pushtu, and Oriya on around eight-four varied subjects are displayed. These manuscripts are on varied media such as textile, palm leaf, paper, parchment, stone, wood, and even glass. It houses around 2,500 manuscripts in Arabic, 4,700 in Persian and approximately 1,200 Urdu. Printed Editions- Salar Jung Museum Library boasts of equally enviable collection of printed books. Its English section is comprised of around 40,000 books. The Oriental Section has approximately 19,000 books, out of which 13,000 printed books are in Urdu, 3,500 in Persian language, 2,500 in Arabic language and 160 are in Turkish.

19. Timings and Entry Fee  The timings are from 10 am to 5 pm on all days except Fridays. The facility of audio tour is also available. The fee for this approximately 90 minutes audio tour is Rs.60 per person. The entry fee for Salarjung Museum is Rs 20 per person. For foreign tourists, the ticket price is Rs.500 per person.

20. How to reach Salar Jung Museum? By Railways - It is not more than 3 kms away from the main railway station Kacheguda and reach here. From here one can opt for a taxi or hire auto rickshaws. Nampally. Travellers can board local trains (MMTS) from all around the city and If a lover of walking, you can cover this distance on foot as well, which in turn given an opportunity to explore the surrounding areas and the local lifestyle. There is also the option of travelling by metro. The nearest metro station is M G B S Station Metro Station on the Red Line. By Road - Afzalgunj Bus Stop and the Salar Jung Museum Bus stand are the nearest bus stops. You can also hire a cab service or auto rickshaws to reach Salarjung Museum. One of the best ways is to hire a taxi of your choice from the leading (car rental companies in Hyderabad) and cover all the nearby tourist attractions within the same day.

21. Facilities at Salar Jung Museum Library permit- Upon making a special request and receiving passes, scholars can use the library and utilize the extensive and rare range of printed books and manuscripts. Wheelchair accessibility- There are specially designed toilets for visitors who have difficulty in mobility. Wheelchairs are also provided at the museum. Cafeteria - Telangana Tourism Department run a fully functional cafeteria in the main building of the museum. The western block also houses a small coffee shop. Souvenir Shop - The ground floor of the museum houses a souvenir shop which is operated by Handicrafts & Handlooms Exports Corporation of India Ltd. (HHEC), New Delhi. Reading Room - The second floor of the main building consists of the reading room. A wide range of local papers in Telugu, Urdu and English are provided along with some foreign magazines. Auditorium Hall - Salar Jung Museum also consists of an auditorium with a seating capacity of 200 seats and a lecture halls which can accommodate around 100 people. Drinking Water - There are around 17 water coolers at the museum, offering supply for purified water.

22. Things to keep in mind while visiting Salar Jung Museum Do not smoke within the museum premises, it is prohibited. Refrain from touching the items on display. Use of cell phone in the galleries is also to be avoided. Items such as knives, razors, lighters, matchboxes and scissors are not allowed inside. Do not liter, there are dustbins at various places which should be used to throw any kind of discard. Suggestion book can be used if you wish to make any suggestions or complement any aspect of the museum.

23. DRAWBACKS Even though the museum attracts more than 5,000 visitors a day, there are no parking facilities. A large open to sky courtyard is being under utilized.

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