B. Priced Publications Available with the Director General, National Archives of India
1. Indian Travel of Thevenot and Careri
This profusely illustrated volume contains an interesting account of the political, socio-economic, and cultural life of the people of India as given by two European travelers - M.de Thevenot and J.F.G. Careri during their visit to India in the 17th century.
Indian Travel of Thevenot and Careri
(This reprint of the publication has been brought out under the Private Public Partnership programme by Asian Educational Series, New Delhi-49)
2. Descriptive List of Secret Department Records
This publication is a continuation of a 9-volume series of the records of the Secret Department and reflects the then political situation in India and refers to the events which contributed to the consolidation of British power in the country during the period. The first two volumes of the series are listed at S. No.7 of Part A.
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume III (1781-82) | 10.00 |
| Volume IV (1783) | 10.00 |
| Volume V (1784) | 7.00 |
| Volume VI (1785-86) | 14.00 |
| Volume VII (1787-88) | 17.00 |
| Volume VIII (1789-90) | 9.00 |
| Volume IX (1791-95) | 9.00 |
3. Descriptive List of Persian Correspondence
This publication contains correspondence between the Governor-General, Resident, and other high officials of the East India Company on one side, and Emperor Shah Alam II, other Indian rulers, nobles, merchants, bankers, and neighboring potentates on the other. It sheds light on the Company's relations with neighboring countries such as Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, and Turkey, besides references to the political situation in these regions. The department has published 4 volumes covering the period 1801-1804.
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume I (1801) | 6.00 |
| Volume II (1802) | 22.50 |
| Volume III (1803) | 65.00 |
| Volume IV (1804) | 150.00 |
4. Calendar of Acquired Documents
This publication covers the period 1402-1719 with occasional gaps and is available in cyclostyled form. While a few documents relate to the Lodhi and Bahamani dynasties, most deal with Mughal administration. Two volumes have been published: Vol. I (1402-1719) & Vol. II (1352-1754).
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume I (1402-1719) | 17.50 |
| Volume II (1352-1754) | 22.00 |
5. Descriptive List of Acquired Documents
This publication continues the previous series of Calendars of Acquired Documents, which was discontinued after two volumes. Three volumes in this new series have been published.
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume III (1356-1790 A.D.) | 70.00 |
| Volume IV (1559-1810) | 100.00 |
| Volume VI (1831-1850) | 650.00 |
(Volume VI is available at Akar Books, 28E, Pkt. IV, Mayur Vihar Phase I, Delhi 91)
Tel No.: 011-22795505
Fax: 011-22795641
Website: www.aakarbooks.com
6. Catalogue of Seals (Foreign)
This publication is based on seals found impressed upon the treaties of the correspondence exchanged between the officials of the East India Company and the potentatesoftheneighbouringcountriesduringthelater-halfofthe18thandfirsthalf of the 19th centuries have been catalogued in this volume. These treaties and correspondence constitute a part of the records of the Foreign Department in the custody of the National Archives of India
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume I | 93.50 |
7. Catalogue of Seals (Mutiny Papers and Original Receipts)
This publication is a second volume of the series on seals. In this catalogue seals used
during one hundred years from1759 to 1858 have been included. The volume covers 1095 seals found impressed on the records of English East India Company.
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume II | 110.00 |
8. Catalogue of Manuscripts of Fort William College Collection
This publication is a Catalogue of Manuscripts of the Fort William College Collection in the National Archives of India which comprises several manuscripts, including a large number of invaluable and rare manuscripts from the plunder of the huge collection of Tipu Sultan's rich library. The Persian translation of the catalogue has also been brought out in collaboration with Noor Micro film Centre, Iran Culture House, New Delhi
Catalogue of Manuscripts of the Fort Willim College Collection in the National Archives of India 25.00
9. Catalogue of Books of Fort William College Collection
This publication is a Catalogue of books of the College of Fort William which was founded in 1800 by Marques of Wellesley to commemorate the British victory over Tipu Sultan and it was a training center for British Civil servants. 742 rare and important books have been catalogued in the publication. The Persian translation of the catalogue has also been brought out in collaboration with Noor Micro film Centre, Iran Culture House, New Delhi.
Catalogue of Books of the Fort William College Collection in the National Archives of India 35.00
10. Khutoot-i-Azad
This publication is based on letters of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad which reflect his role not only in freedom struggle but also as a journalist and writer.It is in Urdu and Hindi transliteration has also been brought out.
| Edition | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Khutoot-i-Azad (Urdu) | 50.00 |
| Khutoot-i-Azad (Hindi) | 272.00 |
11. Zanjeerein
This publication is a selection of 23 Urdu short stories from the proscribed literature housed in National Archives of India. They reflect the socio-political condition of India during the British Raj.
| Zanjeerein (Urdu) (1991) | 40.00 |
12. Lahu Luhan Baisakhi
This publication was brought on the occasion of 75th anniversary of the tragedy of JallianwalaBaghof1919anditisacollectionofpoemsonthethemeavailableinthe banned literature preserved in National Archives of India. The original publication is in Urdu; however Hindi transliteration has also been brought out
| Lahu Luhan Baisakhi (Urdu) | 140.00. |
| Lahu Luhan Baisakhi (Hindi) | 85.00) |
13.Descriptive List of Miscellaneous Persian Documents
This publication is based on some important Miscellaneous Persian documents. It deals with 140 documents in the form of Farmans, Parwanas, Nishans, Sanads, Dastaks, Muchalkas, Arzis, Iqrarnamas and Mahzarnamas, related in a way or other with the British East India company though issued by Mughal rulers like Shahjahan and others.They throw light on Mughal administration in India, particularly Mughal relations with other outlying states and East India Company and covers the period from 1633 to 1867.
Descriptive List of Miscellaneous Persian
Documents (1633-1867) 35.00
14. Athar-i-Azad
This publication in Urdu is based on the official noting on files by Maulana Abul Kalam Azadas first Minister of Education and it reflects his vision, far sightedness and command over administrative matters. The original notings are preserved in National Archives of India
Athar-i-Azad (Urdu) 30.00
| Edition | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Khutoot-i-Azad (Urdu) | 50.00 |
15. Catalogue of Historical Maps of the Survey of India (1700-1900)
This publication comprises a list of 7,923 maps. The oldest map in this collection pertains to the island of Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) and is dated 1700 A.D. Apart from India, the catalogue contains maps of areas now forming parts of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and 30 other countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Mongolia, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, etc.
Catalogue of Historical Maps of the Survey of India (1700-1900): Rs. 39.00
16. Catalogue of MIRO-Misc. Maps of Survey of India
The maps catalogued in the publication are closely related to the Historical Maps with practically no difference in character. The collection, comprising about 700 sheets, covers the period 1742-1872 and contains mostly boundary survey sheets, fort, and city plans.
Catalogue of MIRO-Misc. Maps of Survey of India: Rs. 50.00
17. Catalogue of Forest Maps of the Survey of India
This publication provides information about changes in boundary area, types of forest, which were carried over to the portfolio copies of 578 forest survey maps of Ajmer-Merwara, Bombay Presidency, Central Provinces, and Berar and United Provinces.
Catalogue of Forest Maps of the Survey of India: Rs. 28.00
18. Catalogue of Revenue Maps of the Survey of India
This publication in four volumes is based on revenue maps of Bombay presidency, Central Provinces, former Punjab Provinces and former North West Provinces as well as United Provinces. The first volume contains 1145 Revenue maps of various districts of Maharashtra and Karnataka states for the period 1871-1888. The second volume contains 6621 Revenue maps of various districts Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra for the period of 1853-1875 while the third volumes contains 1729 Revenue maps of various districts of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and also on Delhi. The last volume contains 8695 Revenue maps of various districts of Uttar Pradesh for the period of 1822-1893.The highlight of this publication are large scale of Topographical maps showing the details of the surveys conducted Survey of India on the boundaries and plans of villages, Talukas, Towns, Cities as well as Cantonment during the 19th and 20th Century.
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume I (1871-1888) | 61.00 |
| Volume II (1853-1875) (In four parts) | 300.00 per set |
| Volume III (1843-1905) | 76.00 |
| Volume IV Part I (1827-1873) | 127.00 |
| Part II (1837-1893) | 122.00 |
| Part III (1839-1881) | 169.00 |
| Part IV (1833-1893) | 117.00 |
19. Catalogue of Printed and Published Maps
This publication is in two volumes of printed as well as published map which are grouped in this heterogeneous collection. The Publication covers the period 1755 to 1980, comprises approximately 3600 maps and Atlases of India as well as other parts of the world like Afghanistan, China, Fiji, Guyana, Malay Peninsula, U.S.A. and Zambia. The Political maps of the various provinces, former princely states, districts, talukas, cantonments, cities and fort plans of India are an important part of this volume. It contains a large collection of first editions of old atlas sheets dating back to 1827 maps lithographed from old Revenue surveys before 1960 and a large number of the obsolete topographical surveys.Catalogue of Printed and Published Maps, 145.00
20. Catalogue of Revenue Maps (Miscellaneous)
This publication contains 638 miscellaneous revenue maps covering the period 1801- 1901, showing the areas, parts and places of India and some other countries viz.Aden, Afghanistan, Arabia, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Pakistan and Asia and Europe continent. The large scale topographical maps showing details of surveys, conducted by Survey of India on the boundaries and plans which have been marked by hand sketches and various types of colours, sizeable number of village plans, tabular statements and statistical indexes of the related area have also been included in the Catalogue. These maps throw light on climate, soil, religion, literature, etc. of the region
Catalogue of Revenue Maps Miscellaneous 95.00 (1801-1901)
21. Catalogue of Indo-Pak Revenue Maps
This publication covers 3995 Revenue maps of erstwhile West Punjab and Sind Provinces, etc. which are presently situated in Pakistan covering the period 1852- 1901. It contains large scale topographical maps showing details of surveys conducted by Survey of India, delineating boundaries and plans marked by hand sketches and differentiated colour coding. A sizeable number of village plans, tabular statements and statistical indices of the related areas are also included. Interesting and valuable information on local geo-climatic pattern, social conditions prevalent in various places in India and Pakistan can also be gleaned from these maps
Catalogue of Indo-Pak Revenue Maps:Rs. 250.00
22. Catalogue of Hind Series Maps of Survey of India
This is an official bi annual journal being published since 1947 with the object to stimulating interest and imparting knowledge of the science of archives keeping. It contains research articles on records administration, preservation and management, news-notes of select titles. The special numbers based on various themes were also brought out time to time. The concept of appointing a guest editor for the journal has also been adopted since 2011. The department has brought out 56 volumes of the journal
23. The Indian Archives
This is an official bi-annual journal published since 1947. It contains research articles on records administration, preservation, and management.
Volume Pricing Details
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volumes I to XV | Out of stock |
| Volume XVI (January 1965 - December 1966) | 4.00 |
| Volume XVII | Out of stock |
| Volume XVIII No.1 (January - June 1969) No.2 (July - December 1969) | 2.00 |
| Volume XIX No.1 (January - June 1970) No.2 (July - December 1970) | 3.00 |
| Volume XX No.1 (January - June 1971) No.2 (July - December 1971) | 3.00 |
| Volume XXI No.1 (January - June 1972) No.2 (July - December 1972) | 3.00 |
| Volume XXII Nos.1-2 (January - December 1973) | 6.00 |
| Volume XXIII Nos.1-2 (January - December 1974) | 6.00 |
| Volume XXIV No.1 (January - June 1975) No.2 (July - December 1975) | 3.00 |
| Volume XXV No.1 (January - June 1976) No.2 (July - December 1976) | 3.00 |
| Volume XXVI Nos.1-2 (January - December 1977) | 6.00 |
| Volume XXVII No.1 (January - June 1978) No.2 (July - December 1978) | 3.00 |
| Volume XXVIII No.1 (January - December 1979) | 8.00 |
| Volume XXIX No.1 (January - June 1980) No.2 (July - December 1980) | 8.00 |
| Volume XXX No.1 (January - June 1981) No.2 (July - December 1981) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXI No.1 (January - June 1982) No.2 (July - December 1982) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXII No.1 (January - June 1983) No.2 (July - December 1983) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXIII No.1 (January - June 1984) No.2 (July - December 1984) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXIV No.1 (January - June 1985) No.2 (July - December 1985) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXV No.1 (January - June 1986) No.2 (July - December 1986) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXVI No.1 (January - June 1987) No.2 (July - December 1987) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXVII No.1 (January - June 1988) No.2 (July - December 1988) | 10.00 |
| Volume XXXVIII No.1 (January - June 1989) No.2 (July - December 1989) | 35.00 |
| Volume XXXIX No.1 (January - June 1990) No.2 (July - December 1990) | 35.00 |
| Volume XL No.1 (January - June 1991) No.2 (July - December 1991) | 35.00 |
| Volume XLI No.1 (January - June 1992) No.2 (July - December 1992) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLII Nos.1-2 (January - December 1993) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLIII Nos.1-2 (January - December 1994) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLIV Nos.1-2 (January - December 1995) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLV Nos.1-2 (January - December 1996) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLVI Nos.1-2 (January - December 1997) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLVII Nos.1-2 (January - December 1998) | 100.00 |
| Volume XLIX Nos.1-2 (January - December 2000) | 100.00 |
| Volume L Nos.1-2 (January - December 2001) | 100.00 |
| Volume LI Nos.1-2 (January - December 2002) | 100.00 |
| Volume LII Nos.1-2 (January - December 2003) | 100.00 |
| Volume LIII Nos.1-4 (January 2004 - December 2005) | 100.00 |
| Volume LIV (January - December 2006) | 100.00 |
| Volume LV (January - December 2007) | 100.00 |
| Under Thematic Series:The Indian Archives, Delhi 100 (1911-2011) | 150.00 |
24. Proceedings of the National Committee of Archivists
The Committee, constituted in 1953, consists of Director of State/Union Territory Archives Departments as members, and Director General, National Archives of India, as its Chairman. These volumes contain the deliberations of the meetings of the National Committee of Archivists which include resolutions on Archival problems passed at the meetings and the follow-up action on the previous recommendations. The department has published 3 volumes.
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume I (1954-64) | 17.00 |
| Volume II (1964-73) | 4.00 |
| Volume III (1975-82) | 15.50 |
25. Guide to the Sources of Asian History
This publication is a part of UNESCO's comprehensive project 'Guide to the Sources of the History of Nations' initiated in 1959 in the collaboration with the International council on Archives. The project was virtually launched in India in June 1984 with the constitution of an Advisory Committee which deliberated and set guidelines for preparing the Indian Chapter of the Guide to the Sources of Asian History. India has been allocated number 3 for its guides out of twelve Asian Countries. Under the project,6 Volumes have been published. The first two Volume deals with the records of the National Archives of India while third to fifth Volumes deals with the records ofintheState/UnionTerritoryArchivesinIndia.ThelastVolumeistheDirectoryof the Custodial Institutions in India having records and manuscripts in their holdings. The cut of date of volumes for the inclusion of information is 1960
| Volume | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| Volume 3.1 | 110.00 |
| Volume 3.2 | 210.00 |
| Volume 3.3 | 260.00 |
| Volume 3.4 | 750.00 |
| Volume 3.5 | 450.00 |
| Volume 3.6 | 215.00 |
26. National Register of Private Records
This publication is an all India inventory of the archival wealth in private possession in the country. It is based on information relating to valuable documents, manuscripts, etc. furnished by different States from year to year and 23 Volumes have been published.
| Volume-Number | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| No. 1 (1959-60) Part I, II & III | N/A |
| No. 2 (1960-61) | N/A |
| No. 3 (1961-62) | N/A |
| No. 4 (1962-63) Part I& II | N/A |
| No.5 (1963-64) | 12.00 |
| No.6 (1964-65) | 10.00 |
| No.7 (1965-66) | 10.00 |
| No.8 (1966-67) | 12.50 |
| No.9 (1967-68) | 10.00 |
| No.10 (1968-71) | 10.00 |
| No.11 (1971-77) | 19.00 |
| No.12 (1979-81) | 21.50 |
| No.13 (1977-78) | 19.00 |
| No.14 (1979-80) | 26.00 |
| No.15 (1982-85) | 33.00 |
| No.16 (1982-85) | 34.00 |
| No.17 (1982-85) | 45.00 |
| No.18 (1990-1994) | 51.00 |
| No.19 (1995-1996) | 45.00 |
| No.20 (1982-83) | 100.00 |
| No.21 (1984-89) | 60.00 |
| No.22 (1997-2003) | 100.00 |
| No.23 (2004) | 115.00 |
27. Bulletin of Research Thesis and Dissertations
The bulletin, being published since 1955, contains information in respect scholars: (i) attached to various Indian Universities, (ii) conducting research independently and working in various research centre and Archives Departments. (iii) Registered with different foreign universities/institutions and who have conducted their research work in various archival repositories in India. These bulletins are published to enable the scholars to avoid unnecessary duplication of subjects of research already attempted and also to find out latest trends of research in Modern Indian History. The department has published 18 volumes.
| Volume-Number | Amount in Rs. |
|---|---|
| No. 1 | N/A |
| No. 2 | N/A |
| No. 3 | N/A |
| No. 4 | N/A |
| No.5 | 8.00 |
| No.6 | 10.00 |
| No.7 | 9.00 |
| No.8 | 9.00 |
| No.9 | 16.00 |
| No.10 | 18.00 |
| No.11 | 9.50 |
| No.12 | 43.00 |
| No.13 | 47.00 |
| No.14 | 48.00 |
| No.15 | 55.00 |
| No.16 | 80.00 |
| No.17 | 95.00 |
| No.18 | 100.00 |
28. Guide to the Records in the National Archives of India
This publication is wholly devoted to the introduction of the large bulk of the records housed in the National Archives of India. The history of the department, the growth of the Secretariat of the Government of India and an outline of the various changes that took place from time to time in the records keeping system have been highlighted in Vol I of the publication. Besides, with aim to acquaint the scholars with the total holdings in its custody, the department launched a programme to publish it in several parts, each covering some specified groups or series of records. These 'Guides' contains narratives on organizational changes in each department followed by a brief descriptive note on each Branch, Section or Record Group and abstract list giving necessary information on the records and their finding aids. The department has published 11 Volumes of the guides.
| Volume - Part | Amount (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Part I | 12.00 |
| Part II | 12.00 |
| Part III | 40.00 |
| Part IV | 20.00 |
| Part V | 20.00 |
| Part VI | 20.00 |
| Part VII | 20.00 |
| Part VIII | 75.00 |
| Part IX | 60.00 |
| Part X | 78.00 |
| Part XI | 87.00 |
29. Azad Hind Fauj ki Gaurav Gatha - I.N.A. Photographs from Files
This publication is based on de-classified files of the Ministry of Defence relating to activities of Indian National Army and brought out on the occasion of the birth centenaryofNetajiSubhasChandraBoseandfiftyyearsoftheIndia'sIndependence. The publicity material on Indian National Army and contemporary photographs are highlights on the publication.
Azad Hind Fauz Ki Gaurav Gatha -INA Photographs from Files 250.00
(Note:-The availability of the above mentioned publication may be checked with the General Section/ Sale Counter of the National archives of India)
30 Stri Vimarsh Ka Kaljayi Itihas
This publication is based on the first issues of Hindi weekly, fortnightly and monthly magazine printed during the 20th century in India and Pakistan.These magazines are part of Janak Dulari collection available in the National Archives of India. This publication has been brought out under the Public Private Partnership Programme. Stri Vimarsh Ka Kaljayi Itihas 400.00
(This publication is available with Samaik Prakashan, 3320-21, Jathwara
(Available with Samaik Prakashan, Daryaganj, New Delhi)