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Source: Rajasthan Distict Gazetteers Jodhpur: Education and Culture

Sardar Museum, Jodhpur.—The museum was established in the year 1909 and was transferred to its present location in the middle of public gardens, Jodhpur in 1936. It preserves antiquarian objects which are divided into 22 categories as under: ivory, stone, khas, patwa, metal, arms, wood, leather work, lacquer work, pottery, alum, natural history, miscellaneous textiles, minerals, glass, chir, paintings, educational appliances, antiquity, mother of pearl, salt, numismatics.

The prize possessions of the museum are:

1. Two image rectangular stone pillar from Mandor, supposed to be of Gupta period, presents various scenes from the life of Lord Krishna.

2. Padampani Kubera image from Mandor.

3. Yoga Narayana image (sitting) of 8th century A.D. from Didwana.

4. Lord Vishnu image (standing) of 7th century A.D. from Pali.

5. Jivant Swami Image (Standing) of 10th century A.D. from Nagaur district.

6. Arab coins hoard (8,774).

7. One Coin of Edward VIII.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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