Kalhana’s Rajatarangini: Structure, Sources, Historical Value and Limitations
Kalhana’s Rajatarangini is a 12th-century Sanskrit chronicle of Kashmir’s kings. This article examines its structure, sources, historical value, limitations and importance for reconstructing Jammu and Kashmir’s past.
Ancient Kashmir Through Historical Sources: Rajatarangini, Archaeology, Inscriptions and Travel Accounts
Ancient Kashmir's history is reconstructed through Rajatarangini, archaeology, inscriptions, coins, manuscripts and travel accounts. Learn what each source reveals, its limitations, and how historians combine evidence to reconstruct Kashmir's past.
Buddhism in Jammu & Kashmir: Origins, Expansion, Buddhist Learning and Archaeological Evidence
Buddhism played a major role in the ancient intellectual and cultural history of Jammu & Kashmir. This article examines its origins, institutional expansion, Sarvāstivāda scholarship, Buddhist archaeological sites and the accounts of Xuanzang and…
Kushan Kashmir: Kanishka, Buddhism, Trade and Cultural Exchange
The Kushan period transformed Kashmir through political integration, Buddhist patronage, expanding trade and cultural exchange. Explore Kanishka, Kanispur, Harwan, Sarvāstivāda and the Jhelum trade routes.
Mauryan Influence in Kashmir under Ashoka: Buddhism, Settlement and Historical Evidence
Ashoka's Mauryan connection with Kashmir is preserved through literary traditions, Buddhist accounts and archaeological evidence. Explore Srinagari, Pandrethan, Madhyantika, Buddhism and Semthan's NBPW and coin finds.