The Salar Jung Museum was established in the year 1951 and is located on the southern bank of the River Musi in Hyderabad, Telangana State of India. The Salar Jung family is responsible for its collection of rare art objects from all over the world. The collection in the form of a museum was declared open on 16th December 1951. The Museum was transferred to its present building, inaugurated by Dr. Zakir Hussain, President of India in the year 1968. The collections of the Salar Jung Museum are the mirrors of the past human environment, ranging from 2nd century B.C to early 20th century A.D. The museum has a collection of over 46,000 Art Objects, over 8,000 Manuscripts, and over 60,000 Printed Books that form the collection. This collection has been divided into Indian Art, Middle Eastern Art, Persian Art, Nepalese art, Japanese Art, Chinese Art, and Western Art. Apart from this, a special gallery is devoted to the illustrious Salar Jung family, "The Founder's Gallery". The exhibits on display are divided into more than 38 galleries. The Salar Jung Museum Audio guide app narrates the history and stories behind the diverse collections of Salar Jung Museum on the smartphone of the museum visitor.
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