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Rajatarangini, Mahabharata and Arthashastra Enter UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Memory of the World Register
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What Happened?
Three significant Indian texts, Rajatarangini, Mahabharata, and Arthashastra, have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Asia-Pacific Memory of the World Register, marking a proud moment for India's cultural heritage.
Key points
- Rajatarangini is a 12th-century chronicle of Kashmir, preserved at the Oriental Research Library, Srinagar.
- Arthashastra, attributed to Kautilya, is a treatise on governance and statecraft, held at the Oriental Research Institute, Mysuru.
- The Mahabharata manuscript is a 400-year-old birch-bark document, regarded as the most authentic Kashmiri version.
Key insights
- The inclusion of these texts may enhance global interest in Indian literature and history.
- This recognition could lead to increased efforts in preserving and promoting India's cultural heritage.
- The inscription may inspire future generations to explore and study these ancient texts.
Why it matters
This recognition highlights India's rich legacy in historical documentation and literary excellence.
Entities
Rajatarangini· ProductMahabharata· ProductArthashastra· ProductUNESCO· OrganizationIndia· CountryKashmir· LocationOriental Research Library· OrganizationOriental Research Institute· OrganizationMysuru· City
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