The literary and intellectual legacy of India has got international acclaim after the texts of the Mahabharata, Arthashastra by Kautilya, and Rajatarangini by Kalhana have been included into…
The literary and intellectual legacy of India has got international acclaim after the texts of the Mahabharata, Arthashastra by Kautilya, and Rajatarangini by Kalhana have been included into the Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register of UNESCO. This decision was announced on November 5, 2026, after the 11th meeting of the regional committee in Jakarta, Indonesia. This decision acknowledges three very significant texts which showcase the Indian tradition of history-writing, philosophy, governance, and literature.
With these three additions, the total number of inscriptions from India in the Asia-Pacific Regional Register becomes six. The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the […]
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