Mauryan Influence in Kashmir under Ashoka: Buddhism, Settlement and Historical Evidence
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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.
Alexander, Mauryas and the Early Historical Connections of Jammu & Kashmir
Alexander's campaign brought the north-western frontier of Kashmir into wider historical networks through the Jhelum and the Battle of Hydaspes. The subsequent Mauryan expansion, Ashoka's association with Kashmir and archaeological evidence from Semthan…
Megalithic and Early Cultural Developments in Jammu & Kashmir
The Megalithic phase marks an important stage in the prehistoric development of Jammu & Kashmir, particularly in the Kashmir Valley. This article examines menhirs, Burzahom, Gufkral, agriculture, iron technology, regional interaction and the transition…