“The Asiatic Society of Mumbai, founded by Sir James Mackintosh, is a key institution established by the British to study and share knowledge about India and the East. The 19th-century Greek Revival building contains many historic books and manuscripts from Asia and Europe. The staff is known for being friendly and professional. Their extensive collection includes over 20,000 items, including books, newspapers, manuscripts, maps, journals, government publications, and reports. The library excels in traditional Indology and Oriental scholarship, covering subjects like Biography, Genealogy, Politics, Economics, Science, Management, Travel, and fiction. Among their holdings are 15,000 rare and valuable books. The multilingual collection features languages like Sanskrit, Greek, Latin, Italian, German, French, and English. In addition, they have digitised over 25 million pages from their treasure trove. The library is governed by rules and regulations that the general body can amend. Membership is open to any adult who shows a sustained interest in the society's goals, subject to certain conditions.”
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