The ManuscriptHall of the M.M. Central State Library holds a treasure of raremanuscripts, handwritten texts, and historic documents that showcase Punjab’srich literary and cultural heritage. Each manuscript is carefully preserved,offering a glimpse into traditional knowledge, ancient languages, and art fromdifferent eras of history.

Among thehall’s special treasures are:

·      The Skanda Purana – one of the largest and most important texts in Hinduism,describing the universe, gods, and holy places.

·      The Zafarnama – written by Guru Gobind Singh Ji, expressing courage and divinefaith even in times of loss.

·      The Baznama – Persian manuscripts on the art and science of falconry.

·      Aja’ib al-Makhluqat(Wonders of Creation) – a 13th-centuryencyclopedia by Zakariya al-Qazwini, exploring the marvels of nature and theuniverse.

·      Shabd Ved – a rare compilation of all four Vedas: Rigveda, Yajurveda,Samaveda, and Atharvaveda.

·      Rare Historical Volumesand Medal Gallery – featuring exhibitsconnected to Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala, King George V&Princes of india & the Indian Empire, and rare works on India’sStruggle for Independenc

This hallstands as a living link to the wisdom of the past, preserving the words andideas that shaped civilizations.