Department of Historical and Antiquarian Studies Museum
| Place | Guwahati |
|---|---|
| State | Assam |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | 1928 |
| Museum Type | Research Institute / Archive / Heritage Repository |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Ananda Ram Baruah Rd, Pan Bazaar, Guwahati, Assam 781001 |
| Visiting Time | 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM (Monday to Saturday Closed on Sundays and Government Holidays.) |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
Established in 1928, the DHAS was founded to promote historical research and preserve the antiquities of Assam. It serves as the primary repository for the Ahom-era Buranjis (historical chronicles) and medieval manuscripts, operating under the Directorate of Historical and Antiquarian Studies, Government of Assam.
General Collections
The collection is primarily textual and archival, featuring thousands of ancient manuscripts, rare historical books, and colonial-era documents. It also includes small collections of antiquarian objects such as copperplate inscriptions and coins.
Unique Historical Collections
Ahom Buranjis: Houses the most significant collection of Buranjis (official chronicles) written in Tai-Ahom and Assamese, providing an unbroken history of the Ahom dynasty (1228–1826). The collection includes rare manuscripts on Sanchipat (agar wood bark) and Tulapat (handmade paper).
Additional Information
| Video URL | https://youtu.be/Pjm7Cr1NS44?si=3CC1_NdZ1T5_3Jhw |
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| Video Courtesy | Department of Historical and Antiquarian Studies YT Channel |
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
| Notes | The institute was significantly shaped by the efforts of historian S.K. Bhuyan. It is primarily a research facility; casual visitors may find it lacks public galleries, as it is designed for scholars and historians. |
| Artifacts | Sanchipat manuscripts (various titles); Ahom-era copperplates; Rare coins of the Ahom and Koch dynasties; Original hand-written historical records (Buranjis). |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details |
+91 361 254 0168 9101559671 |
| Email ID | sangeeta.gogoi1@assam.gov.in |
Artifact Gallery