To provide for research and for the advancement of, and dissemination of knowledge in the field of history and culture of Mewar (Rajasthan).
2.
Collection of rare manuscripts- Patte Parvane, Bahiya, Letters, Copper Plates, Coins, Paintings, Archery items, Costumes, Settlement Records, Photographs & Slides of various historical places,Forts,Baories,Lakes,Temples and Inscriptions etc.
3.
To publish rare historical manuscripts which are already lying with the institute in order to lead an accurate perception of the history of Mewar(Rajasthan)and its erstwhile "Thikanas".
4.
To teach, innovate and conduct researches in rural areas, how our social, religious and traditional management systems are beneficial in present time and how can we develop thought of nationality?
5.
To open and maintain museums pertaining to the history of Rajasthan and to disseminate information and knowledge about the dialect, folk-art, culture and traditions of the vast cross-section of Rajasthan.
6.
To organize seminars and conferences in the respective fields.
7.
Eminent scholars are invited for regular consultancy and updating of knowledge
Archival Records :-
Contemporary sources serve as a very authentic evidence for the reconstruction of the history and culture of Rajasthan.
The decline of Gupta Empire unleashed tendencies of political decentralization in Rajasthan and had resulted in the upsurge of various independents and semi-independent Rajput principalities which dotted the political scene of Rajasthan for the coming centuries. For the period 700 A.D. and onwards these sources not only help us in building up the chronological and political history on a firm basis but they also offer reliable pieces of information about the contemporary social, religious, economical and geographical conditions of Rajasthan.
The princely states of Rajasthan had a historical past which necessitated the maintaining of records of varied nature; revenue, judiciary, police, taxation etc. These records include a large number of bahis, Chopaniyas, Haqiqats, have been properly arranged under the supervision of proper guides.
Special Features of Our Collection :-
Pratisthan preserve archival records of 20 various Thikanas’ from 16th to 20th centuries. In these rare collections are Patta-Parvana (letters), Revenue Documents, Bahi, Sanad etc.
These documents contain information on traditions and culture, letters of Mugal Emperor's and Maharajas of different Rajputana states. other states (Malwa,Gujrat, Maharashtra) organization of army, administrative system, income and expenditure of states and thikana's, salaries given by thikana in cash and kind. Agriculture, irrigation system, water resources, geographical condition, relations between Mewar state and jagirdars as well as between public and jagirdars, land revenue system, coins, price of gram, wheat, gold, etc.
Research Library :-
Pratap Shodh Pratishthan, Research Library. This Library is quite rich for the researchers in History and culture of Rajasthan. Presently the number of reference books is 5743.
This library has become even richer by the collection of eminent Historian Dr. G.H. Ojha. This collection of 3389 rare books is our greatest offer to the scholars. Around 300 scholars consult our Library every year. Catalogue is available at Pratishthan on pament.
Bhupal Nobles’ Museum :-
The Rajasthani paintings, which are found at various museums, art galleries and private collections of the state and thikana's, are important landmarks in historical studies. They not only represent the typical styles of different schools of art, but they also stand as testimony of the age to which they belong right from the 12th to 20th century. We come across several paintings which present Rajasthani culture in its true perspective, the account of paintings, costumes, armoury items. In this Museum items throw sufficient light on several aspects like the layout of houses, methods of irrigation, dresses of men and women, water, water sports, festivals and implements of wars etc.
Research linkage of the Pratisthan :-
It is a must for Pratisthan to have research-linkage with a number of organizations of similar nature and objectives. At present this institution has research linkage with the following organizations of India-
National Archives, New Delhi.
Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi.
National Museum, New Delhi.
Rajasthani Shodh Sansthan, Jodhpur.
State Archives, Bikaner and its branches.
Prachya Vidhya Pratisthan, Jodhpur and its branches.
Research Institutions of Bikaner and Jaipur.
Shri Natnagar Shodh Sansthan, Sitamau (Madhya Pradesh).
Libraries of State and Central government.
Libraries of Colleges and Universities.
Ministry of culture Govt. of India New Delhi.
Raja Ram Mohan Ray Library Foundation Kolkata.
Surajmal Memorial Education society – New Delhi.
U.S. Congress Library branch – New Delhi.
Bhasha avam Pustakalaya Nideshalaya- Jaipur
Indain History congress, New Delhi.
Maharaja Pustak Prakash, Jodhpur fort Jodhpur.
Publication :-
Pratisthan is essentially a research-oriented organization and hence its extension services are not apparent. However the rich collection of manuscripts, Patta- Parvana, Bahiya, settlement records play a vital role in providing new dimensions to scholars in their respective fields, Publishing research magazine "Majjmika" and books, for promoting historical perspective among the masses. Pratisthan has published 50 volumes of "Majjamika" so far.
S.No.
Name
Writer/Editor
Price (Rs.)
1.
Pratap the Patriot
Balwant Singh, Jodh Singh
Unavailable
2.
Prachin Bhartiya Murtikala Ko Mewar Ki Den
Ratan Lal Agarwal
5/-
3.
Bagor Ke Utkhanan Ka Mewar Per naya Prakash
Virendra nath Mishra
5/-
4.
Maharaj Chatur Singh
Dr. Sangram Singh Ranawat
50/-
5.
Jhala Maan
Nathu Singh Mahiyariya
Unavailable
6.
Jan Nayak Pratap
Ram Singh Solanki, Prof. Devkaran Singh
100/-
7.
Dodya Baithi Dekad Boli
Dr. Sangram Singh Ranawat
50/-
8.
Maharana Bhupal Singh Mewar
Prof. Dharmpal Sharma
Dr. Narayan Singh Chundawat
9.
Sagat Raso
Dr. Krishna Chandra Shrotriya
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
500/-
10.
Rajasthan Ke itihaskar Part I
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
150/-
11.
Sanskrit Avm Rajasthani Aitihasik Kritiyoi Ka Vivechan
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
Unavailable
12.
Marathakalin Aitihasik Dastavej
Prof. K.S. Gupta
100/-
13.
Mahav Jas Prakash Aur Sarangdevot Sisodia
Dr. Hukam Singh Bhati
50/-
14.
Yug Purush Maharana Pratap
Dr. Hukam Singh Bhati
200/-
15.
Maharana Pratap Ka Prarivar Aur Samantgan
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
Unavailable
16.
Itihaskar James Tod
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
150/-
17.
Mewar Ke Aitihasik Patte Parvane
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
165/-
18.
Mewar Jagirdaran Ri Vigat
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
100/-
19.
Mewar Raval Ranaji Ri Vat
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
100/-
20.
Chundawat Vansh Prakash
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
250/-
21.
Aarthik Avm Sanskritik Itihas ke Katipaya Pahalu
Prof. K.S. Gupta
15/-
22.
Kanor Thikane Ke Abhilekh
Dr. Jamnesh Kumar Ojha
15/-
23.
Mewar Thikane Ke Abhilekh
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
180/-
24.
Dipang Kul Prakash
Dr. Brij Mohan Jawalia
150/-
25.
Rajasthani Aitihasik Dohe
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
Prof. Dev Kiran Singh
70/-
26.
Sisod Vansavali Avm Rajasthan Ke Rajvadoi Ki Vansavaliya
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
80/ -
27.
Rajasthan Ke Thikano Avm Gharano Ki Puralekhia Samagri
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
200/-
28.
Mewar Itihas Ke Katipaya Pahalu
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
200/-
29.
Rajasthan Ke Itihaskar Part 2
Prof. K.S. Gupta
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
130/-
30.
Mewar Jagirdara re Gav Patta Rah Marjad Ri Hakikat Bahi
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
250/-
31.
Gogunda Ri Khyat
Dr. Hukum Singh Bhati
250/-
32.
O Bhai Pratap Ro
Ram Singh Solanki
50/-
33.
Mewar Sanskriti Avm Parmpara
Prof. Dharmpal Sharma
350/-
34.
Panna Dhai
Ram Singh Solanki
Unavailable
35.
Deshi Riyasato Me Swatantrata Aandolan
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
240/-
36.
Manjal Raat
Padmshri Laxmi Kumari Chundawat
95/-
37.
Maharana Pratap (Aprakashit Khyoto Me)
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
150/-
38.
Chauhan Prakash
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
495/-
39.
Mewar Ka Itihas
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
150/-
40.
Malwa Aur Rajasthan Ke Dakshini Anchal mai Swatantrata Sangram
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
250/-
41.
Udaipur Atit Aur Vartman
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Mohabbat Singh Rathore
250/-
42.
Kun Dujo ? Koi Na
Shivdan Singh Karoi
150/-
43.
Chetak (Horse of Maharana Pratap)
Ram Singh Solanki
95/-
44.
Shahpura Rajya Ki Khyat Part 1-2
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Ishwar Singh Ranawat
450/-
45.
Mewar Ka Samajik Avm Sanskratik Itihas
Dr. Manohar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Ishwar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Mohabbat Singh Rathore
250/-
46.
Yadon Ki Virasat
Govind S. Gaur
Dr. Ishwar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Mohabbat Singh Rathore
50/-
47.
Rajasthan kaa Samajik Avm Sanskritik Itihas
Th. S.S. Chundawat
Commemoration Vol.
600/-
48.
Mewar Riyasat Avm Janjatiyan
Prof. Dharmpal Sharma
Dr. Ishwar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Mohabbat Singh Rathore
250/-
49.
Khyatnam Itihaskaron Ka Patrachar Pt. Ravi Shanker Derashree Se
Akshay Kr. Derashree
Dr. Ishwar Singh Ranawat
Dr. Mohabbat Singh Rathore
