Quranic manuscripts to be displayed at SJM

HYDERABAD: Quranic manuscripts from the personal collection of Salar Jung III Mir Yousuf Ali Khan will be on display from August 11 at Salar Jung Museum.
Museum director Nagender Reddy said that the oldest of manuscripts are from the 13th century while the newest collections date to the 17th century. "This is a part of our efforts to interact with different religious communities.Besides the manuscripts, miniature paintings of all holy places of Islam will also be put on display," he said.
The illuminated manuscripts are known for their ornate calligraphy and cover decorations. The exhibition will be open for public until August 23.