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UNESCO Recognizes Kalhana's Rajatarangini, CM Abdullah Celebrates
✍️ Kashmir Life
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:42 AM
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has recognized Kalhana's Rajatarangini, a historical chronicle of Kashmir. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has welcomed this recognition.
The UNESCO recognition of Kalhana's Rajatarangini is a significant achievement for Kashmiri culture and history. The chronicle, written in Sanskrit, provides a detailed account of the history of Kashmir from ancient times to the 12th century. It is considered a valuable source of information about the political, social, and religious life of Kashmir during that period. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has hailed the UNESCO decision, emphasizing its importance for preserving and promoting Kashmiri heritage.