Contribution of the Asiatic Society of Bengal to Arabic Studies

The Asiatic Society of Bengal is an Institution of National importance which was established by Sir William Jones in 1784 at Calcutta.Its main aim was to promote the study of Asian Studies with special reference to the man and nature within the geographical limits of Asia. Ithad contributed in various fields of studies.Rare books and manuscripts of Arabic language were collected for its library. It had also given special attention to the publication of Arabic text as well as to the translation of rare books of Arabic language.The contribution of The Asiatic Society of Bengal in publishing the valuable rare books on Arabic which was about to sink into oblivion is really praiseworthy.