Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian on Monday announced that applications are being invited from researchers to study rare historical documents preserved in the state archives. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO

According to the minister, 20 selected researchers will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 50,000.

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“The applications will be accepted until November 28,” he said.

In a statement, Chezhian said the Tamil Nadu Archives maintains government departmental records dating back three centuries.

“This archive, formerly known as the ‘Madras Record Office,’ has been functioning in its current building since 1909. Books dating back to 1633 and documents from 1670 onw

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