Papers Relating to the Collection and Preservation of the Records of Ancient Sanskrit Literature in India: Edited by Order of the Government of India (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Archibald Edward Gough

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656451076 ISBN 13: 9780656451074

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A detailed look at India’s Sanskrit manuscript collection drive, organized by the Government of India.

This title traces the practical work of locating, acquiring, and preserving ancient Sanskrit texts across multiple regions, from Gujarat to Rajputana and Oudh. It highlights the push to re‑examine existing manuscript lists, redistribute the workload, and invite scholarly input to identify gaps and desiderata for future searches.

The material reflects field campaigns, library access in princely states, and the financial and logistical realities of building a durable archive. It documents the role of teachers, pandits, and local administrations, and it notes the challenges of preserving fragile palm‑leaf and paper manuscripts in changing clerical and archival practices.

• Overview of search efforts, locations, and key discoveries.
• Insights into library collections, cataloging, and manuscript preservation.
• Accounts of collaboration with scholars and government officials.
• Discussion of budgets, reporting, and plans for future acquisitions.

Ideal for researchers and readers interested in the history of archival work and the preservation of India’s Sanskrit heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656451076
• ISBN 13: 9780656451074
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 250