The Growth And Transformation Of Libraries Under Mughal Rule
Sharma, Neelesh Kumar
Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India
Abstract
The Mughal era (1526–1857) is characterized as a significant phase of intellectual and cultural rejuvenation in India, catalyzed by the founding and expansion of libraries. The Mughals, celebrated for their patronage of artistic and scientific endeavors, not only transformed the role of libraries but also fostered the creation of novel institutions. This study explores the transformation of libraries from private collections to structured institutions, their importance in the conservation and dissemination of knowledge, and the strategies that enabled the development of new library systems. The influence of Mughal libraries is assessed in relation to their contributions to cultural amalgamation, education, and modern library methodologies