The National Archives of India’s (NAI) regional office, Bhopal, is organising a 3-day outreach programme on the occasion of its 125th foundation year.
Several lecture series by eminent Archivists, Historians and Archeaologists were organised on the occasion. An Exhibition entitled ‘Daricha’- Glimpses of the times of Shah Jahan Begum- Riyasat-e-Shajahani with special reference to Benazeer Palace was organised to mark the event.
Mangala Anuja delivered a lecture on the Importance of Archivists and library with special reference to Madhav Rao Sapre Smiriti Samacharpatra Sangrahlaya, Rehman Ali spoke on Glimpses of early writings during the medieval period and SD Guru spoke on the Archival sources available in MP, Prof Suresh Mishra enlightened the audience on the role of archives in research.
Speaking on the occasion, Mamta Chansoria explained about the key to archival treasures available in Madhya Pradesh. With special reference to National Archives of India, Regional office Bhopal, Geeta Sabarwal explained the Archival sources available in MP State Archives.
Ranjana Sharma informed the audience about the Historiography and current trends research. The Speakers opined that Tantia Tope, Adil Mohammed Khan, Fazil Mohammed Khan from Raisen and Mahavir from Sehore have participated in the 1857 first war of Independence against British.
They also opined that National Archives is rich source for research and also helpful for disseminating the Indian Cultural heritage and Architecture to the future generations. Participating in the meeting Pranjana Sinha Assistant Director National Archives of India, emphasized on using the primary sources available in the National Archives of India for historical research.