It has been declared as an institution of national importance
in 1969 by an act of parliament. The library has a rich
collection of over 18,000 Arabic and Persian manuscripts
and over 2,000 Mughal and Rajput paintings, besides 1,70,000
printed books. More than 850 audio and 550 video tapes of
eminent persons have been prepared. It brings out a quarterly
research journal. The library has published critical editions
of 64 rarities.
The library has instituted a few fellowships at par with
UGC. It has been recognised by seven universities as a centre
of research, for awarding the degrees of Ph.D. and D. lit.
The library has also instituted a prestigious award, which
carries an amount of Rs 1 lakh and a citation.
The Library also possesses a sizeable number of original
letters of eminent persons written during their lifetime.
It is now managed by a Board, headed by the Governor of
Bihar.
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