About Institute

The Oriental Institute has been a distinguished centre of postgraduate teaching and research since its inception. The vision for establishing the Institute was conceived in 1893 by His Highness Sir Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda, who recognized the need to collect, preserve, and promote the rich heritage of India’s ancient manuscripts and rare books. On 1 September 1927, this vision took concrete shape with an establishment of the Oriental Institute.

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