The institute maintains a well-equipped library with approximately 15,000 books and journals in the discipline of history and Indology. In addition, it has also 1185 manuscripts in Sanskrit, Persian and Hindi.. The library remains open during the working hours (10.30 am to 4.30 pm) of the institute. Though primarily catering to the needs of the research faculty of the institute, the library is open to scholars and students who can access the library with the prior permission of the Director.