Rajatarangini Overview
Content and Structure
Significance
Distinct Geography
Proximity to Central Asia and China
Buddhism
Turbulent Period
Sources
Political: Kashmir's history from the first Hindu king Gonanda to AD 1149, covering genealogies and achievements of various dynasties.
Books IV-VIII: More reliable historical accounts from the early seventh century to the twelfth century.
Misrule in Kashmir: Kalhana's critiques of local feudal elements and bureaucracy, emphasizing the need for strong royal authority.
Social: Descriptions of social life, dress, and economic practices in Kashmir, including agriculture and water works contributing to prosperity.
Kalhana's Views on Historiography and Writing History in the Rajatarangini
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1. What were the key factors that influenced the growth of historical writing in Kashmir? |
2. Who was Kalhan and what was his contribution to history writing in Kashmir? |
3. How does Kalhan's "Rajtarangini" differ from other historical texts of its time? |
4. What themes are prominently featured in Kalhan's "Rajtarangini"? |
5. Why is "Rajtarangini" considered significant in the context of Indian historiography? |
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