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1. P.G.DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY
RTMNU NAGPUR
Presentation Of Field Visit
Topic- Nagpur Central Museum
(Ajab Bangla)
Presented By – Royson Joseph
Guide – Ravi Sir
Session - 2022-2023

2. Introduction
The Nagpur Central Museum,
Popularly known as Ajab Bangla,
is located in Nagpur,
Maharashtra, India.
Established in 1863
It holds important artifacts such
as dinosaur’s fossils, coins,
ancient inscriptions, sculptures,
arms, etc.
Oldest and largest museum in
the Central India region.

3. HISTORY
 The idea of founding Museum at Nagpur was taken up
probably on 27/10/1862 in response to the activities of the
antiquarian society of the Central Provinces.
 The museum was established in 1863, during the time when
Mr. Richard Temple was the Chief Commissioner of the
Central Province.
 Under instructions from the officiating chief commissioner, a
committee considered the site for the building of the
museum and library
 The committee submitted a plan of building designed by
Capt. Cobbe.
 Presently it is under control of director of archaeology and
Museum government of Maharashtra.

4. Information
 Architect :- Ar. Captain Cob
 Construction :- 1871
 Category :- Institution
 Present use :- Museum
 Climate :- Mainly Tropical
 Temperature :- 24 – 310c .
 Rainfall :- 1064 mm
 Site Area :- 8175 SQ M
 Form :- C Shape
 Approach :- Nearest Railway station –
3KM

5. Building Zoning
There are Total Nine Types of Galleries in Museum
Natural History Gallery
Mammal, avian and Reptile Gallery
Stone Sculpture Gallery
Tribal Art and Cultural Gallery
Arms and Weapons Gallery
Painting Gallery
Art and Craft Gallery
Archeological Gallery
Nagpur Heritage Gallery

6. Natural History Collection
These Gallery has a rare collection dinosaur’s fossils, mineral, stones, antlers,
reptiles, fish and invertebrates specimen.

7. Sculpture Collection
Sculptures of Buddha, Vishnu and other mythological figures from
Maurya period to Maratha time.

8. Arm and Weapons Collection
Arms used by Tribals, Mughal, Marathas and British Rulers

9. Tribal Art Collection
 The Tribal art gallery showcases objects used by tribal communities like
boomerangs, tobacco boxes, tools, musical instruments etc.

10. Painting Collection

11. Archeological Collection
These Gallery has a rare collection of Stone Age, Indus
Civilization, process of casting Coins in Ancient India, etc.

12. Nagpur Heritage
A Special gallery dedicated to the history of Nagpur is also
designed in the museum.

13. Gallery

14. Thank you