Maharajadhiraja Lakshmishwar Singh Museum Explained

Maharajadhiraj Lakmeshwar singh Museum
Established:1979
Location:Darbhanga
Type:Art Museum
Owner:Government of Bihar
Website:NA

The Maharajadhiraj Lakshmishwar Singh Museum is situated at Darbhanga in the Indian state of Bihar.[1] It has the largest collection of ivory craft items in India.[2]

History

It was established by the Government of Bihar in 1979. Most of the objects and artefacts were donated by the Erstwhile Royal Family of Darbhanga Raj to the Government of Bihar.

Exhibition

The exhibition has a collection of a number of objects and weapons made of gold, silver, and ivory. For example; Raj Singhasan Hall has the collection of the royal throne of Maharaja Rameshwar Singh made of gold and silver, and an ivory throne that was once used by the rulers of the Darbhanga Raj, a royal chair made of ivory and polished cushioning. There are also separate halls dedicated to rare weapons and wooden artefacts.

See also

References

1. ^16 November 2017 cm-revisits-history-at-twin-museums The Telegraph

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Maharaja Lakshmeshwar Singh Museum, Famous Museum in Darbhanga . 2022-09-14 . www.darbhangaonline.in.
  2. Web site: Maharajadhiraja Lakshmishwar Singh Museum – Global InCH- International Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage . 2022-11-11 . en-US.