The asiatic society and its role in collection and publishing of Arabic Manuscripts
Kolkata has always been a great hub of education for ages, not only in West Bengal but in the entire country. The history of Kolkata is reflected by its rich heritage sites as obviously. It was also the birthplace of modern Indian literary and artistic thoughts many Institutions have emerged in this Kolkata city. Among the various Institutes that arose in Kolkata is “Kolkata Asiatic Society”. It was established on 15 January, 1784 by the efforts of Sir William Jhones. He was a famous orientalist, poet and a judge of the Supreme Court at Kolkata.