The Indian Museum in Kolkata, also known as the Imperial Museum, was founded in 1814. It is one of the oldest and most prominent museums in India.

 The primary reason for its establishment was to collect, preserve, and display a wide range of art and antiquities, with a focus on Indian history and culture.

 The museum's early collections were curated under the guidance of prominent British scholars and archaeologists, and it has since grown to become a significant institution for the study and preservation of India's rich cultural heritage.

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