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Aurangzeb’s Sword
Tribal Lifestyle The personal sword of VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Gallery the Mughal emperor Practical Information
Aurangzeb, crafted in
1675 in the Indo- Janpath. q Udyog Bhawan.
Persian style, has Tel (011) 2301 9272.
quotations from Open 10am–5pm Tue–Sun.
the Koran Closed Mon & public hols. &
8 10:30am, 2:30pm Mon–Fri
inscribed on it.
(Free). 9 = - m e Film
shows, lectures and special
exhibitions.
∑ nationalmuseumindia.gov.in

Gold Brocade
This pretty 18th-
century purple silk
Ethnic Art Gallery Baluchari sari
is embellished
with motifs in
gold thread.

Copper Plates Gallery
Second floor

Illuminated Koran
This gilded 18th-century
Koran, a superb example
of the elegant Islamic art
of calligraphy, is not on
display but preserved in
the archives. The museum’s
collection also includes an
8th-century Koran in the
ancient Kufic script, among
the oldest of its kind in
the world.
First floor

Key to Floorplan
Gallery Guide
Ancient & Medieval Sculptures
The collection is displayed on three floors,
Chola Bronzes, Jewellery, grouped according to theme, epoch and
Wood Carving style. The central foyer itself has a display of
Buddhist Art, Decorative Art sculptures from various parts of the
Central Asian Antiquities, country. The museum also has a library,
Indian Manuscripts and Coins,
Wall Paintings audiovisual room, and an auditorium
where film shows and lectures are regularly
Early Man
held. Information on these is published in
Pre-Columbian and Western Art the newspapers. Information regarding
Ajanta Paintings, catalogues and souvenirs can be had at
Thanjavur Paintings, Indian the ticket office in the foyer. The display is
Miniature Paintings
changed from time to time for variety,
Textiles, Arms and Armour,
Musical Instruments and special exhibitions are also mounted.
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