A List of the Objects of Antiquarian Interest in the Lower Provinces of Bengal: Compiled at the Bengal Secretariat under the Orders of the Government of India

This list compiles antiquarian objects in the Lower Provinces of Bengal, addressing their scarcity and deterioration due to climate or neglect. Compiled at the Government of India's request, it's organized by divisions and districts. Official records, published reports, and various correspondences from Commissioners are the sources. Each division provides insights into antiquarian findings and preservation efforts. For instance, Commissioner's letters from the Burdwan Division from 1870-1877 highlight this. Other divisions like Presidency, Rajshahye and Cooch Behar, Dacca, Chittagong, Patna, Bhagulpore, Orissa, and Chota Nagpore follow suit. These compiled records contribute to understanding the historical and archaeological landscape of the region.