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Rajatarangini, Mahabharata, Arthashastra enter UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Register

Srinagar, Nov 6 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday expressed pride and congratulated the people of the union Territory over the inscription of Kalhaṇa’s 12th-century Rajatarangini, along with the Mahabharata and Arthashastra, in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register.
"Proud moment for Jammu Kashmir & the nation! Kalhaṇa’s Rajatarangini, Mahabharata & Arthasastra have been inscribed in @UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register. The inclusion of Rajatarangini celebrates UT's rich intellectual heritage. This global recognition reaffirms the timeless value of India's civilisational traditions and their contribution to humanity, reminding us of our collective responsibility to preserve and promote this invaluable wisdom for future generations," Lieutenant Governor posted on X.
In a statement Chief Minister Omar Abdullah congratulated the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the inscription of the 12th-century manuscript of Kalhana’s Rajatarangini on the UNESCO Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia and the Pacific.
Preserved at the Oriental Research Library, Sri Pratap Singh Library Complex, Srinagar, the historic manuscript is an invaluable repository of Kashmir’s history, offering a remarkable account of its rulers, society, traditions and cultural evolution. Kalhana’s Rajatarangini, regarded as one of the earliest systematic historical chronicles of the Indian subcontinent, holds a special place in the region’s literary and intellectual heritage.
The Chief Minister said the international recognition was a moment of immense pride for Jammu and Kashmir, as it brings global attention to its rich civilisational legacy and enduring contribution to history and literature.
He observed that the inscription on the UNESCO regional register also underscores the importance of safeguarding invaluable manuscripts and historical records for future generations.
Omar Abdullah said the recognition would further strengthen efforts to preserve, document and promote Jammu and Kashmir’s cultural heritage, while enhancing its visibility on the international stage.
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