Government Oriental Manuscript Library & Research CentreGovernment Oriental Manuscripts Library and Research Centre (GOML & RC) is a veritable treasure house of ancient knowledge housing 50,180 palm leaf manuscripts, 22134 paper manuscripts and 26,556 rare printed books. Started in 1869, this library is the repository of rare manuscripts and books in various languages such as Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Pali, Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Sinhalese etc., covering subjects such as Mathematics, Astronomy, Siddha, Ayurveda, Unani, Veda, Agama, Architecture, Music, Sculpture, Fine Arts, History, Grammar, Literature and many others