Dyal Singh Trust Library

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Dyal Singh Trust Library
دیال سنگھ ٹرسٹ لائبریری
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Dyal Singh Trust Library
31°34′11″N74°19′20″E / 31.56977761945715°N 74.32221261660517°E / 31.56977761945715; 74.32221261660517
Location Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, Pakistan
Established1908 (1908)

The Dyal Singh Trust Library is a public library located in Lahore, Pakistan.

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History

It was established by Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia in Lahore in 1908. [1] [2] The library was initially established in the residence of Sardar Dyal Singh Majithia, and upon completion of the existing building it was shifted there.

An initial amount of RS 60,000 was granted for the books and financial requirements of the library.

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References

  1. "The Libraries of Lahore". Newsline . 1 February 2017.
  2. "For a tolerant society | Shehr". The News International.