National Library of India
library, Kolkata, India
Also known as: Imperial Library
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The National Library of India, formerly the Imperial Library, was founded in Kolkata in 1903. It is the largest library in India and houses an extensive collection of rare books and manuscripts. National libraries, in general, are responsible for collecting and preserving a nation's literature, often receiving copies of all publications printed within the country through legal deposit. They also aim to maintain international collections and serve as national bibliographic information centers.123
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