Dutch Archives is unique and specially it is the oldest original collection exist in the National Archives of Sri Lanka. The records belong to the Dutch Archives are in paper base and differ in size. These records cover various aspects of Sri Lanka in the period 1640 – 1796. The transparency of Administration. Trade Affairs, Judicery Affairs atc. During the Dutch period of Sri Lanka could be observed by reading these records and hence they are of importance to Sri Lanka, The Netherland and other countries interested in V. O. C. Archives.