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]
| Maharajadhiraj Lakmeshwar singh Museum | |
|---|---|
| Type | Art Museum |
| Location | Darbhanga |
| Established | 1979 |
| Owned by | Government of Bihar |
| Website | NA |
History
editIt 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.[citation needed]
Exhibition
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ "Maharaja Lakshmeshwar Singh Museum, Famous Museum in Darbhanga". www.darbhangaonline.in. Retrieved 14 September 2022.
- ^ "Maharajadhiraja Lakshmishwar Singh Museum – Global InCH- International Journal of Intangible Cultural Heritage". Retrieved 11 November 2022.
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