Unveiling the treasures of knowledge

Patna is a city steeped in history and culture, home to one of the oldest libraries in Asia: Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library. It stands as a testament to wisdom that has endured through time despite numerous challenges, being named in 1947 after Khuda Bakhsh himself. Established in 1891 by Khan Bahadur Khuda Bakhsh, this library stands as a testament to knowledge pursuit and intellectual heritage preservation. With over 20,000 rare books and manuscripts in its vast library, it is an oasis of learning for scholars and seekers of knowledge from all around. Plunge into its corridors to discover an oasis of Islamic knowledge known as Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library in Patna's historical lanes. Experience this unparalleled oasis of knowledge!

Since its establishment, the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library has served as an invaluable repository of intellectual treasures. This library boasts an outstanding collection of approximately 21,000 Oriental manuscripts and 250,000 printed books, making it one of the largest repositories of its kind in existence. Muhammad Bakhsh established this repository under its current name of Muhammadiyya Library. Muhammad Bakhsh entrusted his library to his son Khuda Bakhsh who fulfilled his dying wish by opening it up for public access across India. Khan Bahadur Khuda Bakhsh's generosity in providing his collection to make Patna accessible has ensured its continued existence today. Now with ambitious plans in mind, the Khuda Bakhsh Library aspires to become India's first library to digitise handwritten works for online access and dissemination - further adding value and accessibility for residents of Patna.