Hyderabad Museum Safeguards 5,000 Rare Palm Leaf Manuscripts

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Over 5,000 ancient palm leaf manuscripts, preserving India's rich literary and cultural heritage, are being meticulously protected in Hyderabad's museum and archives. Among these treasures is the original palm leaf copy of the Andhra Mahabharatam, initiated in the 11th century under King Rajaraja Narendra. The collection also includes significant works like the Srimad Bhagavatam, Molla Ramayanam, and Shringara Naishadham, alongside texts on Ayurveda, astronomy, and astrology. These manuscripts, written with sharp metal pens on treated palm leaves, demonstrate advanced ancient preservation techniques, ensuring their survival for centuries.