Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Arabic Persian Research Institute

Established on December 4, 1978, by the Government of Rajasthan under the Department of Art and Culture. The institute originated from the Tonk District Branch office of the Rajasthan Oriental Research Institute established in 1961. It began with 3,064 manuscripts and 133 rare books transferred from the Saeedia Library, which was founded by the erstwhile princely state of Tonk. The collection includes historical documents designated as Munshi Khana-i-Huzuri comprising Farmans, Kharait, and documents related to the political and cultural history of Rajasthan with special reference to the Tonk State.

The institute serves as a sanctuary for Islamic heritage, art, and literature, preserving the intellectual pursuits of the Nawabs of Tonk dating back to the 12th century. It promotes Arabic, Persian, Sanskrit, and Urdu studies while conserving manuscripts of archaeological importance. The institute represents a unique blend of academic significance and artistic splendor, housing manuscripts that reflect the grandeur and devotion with which these works were preserved by scholars and rulers.