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UNESCO Recognizes Kalhana's Rajatarangini Manuscript
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 05:37 AM
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The UNESCO has recognized Kalhana's ancient Sanskrit text, Rajatarangini, as a significant historical document. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on this achievement.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has bestowed recognition upon Kalhana's Rajatarangini, a renowned Sanskrit text chronicling the history of Kashmir. This ancient manuscript, penned by the 12th-century Kashmiri scholar Kalhana, is considered a valuable historical source for understanding the political, social, and cultural landscape of ancient Kashmir. The recognition from UNESCO highlights the significance of Rajatarangini as a literary and historical treasure. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed his delight and congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on this prestigious achievement.