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Rajatarangini, Mahabharata, Arthashastra Added to UNESCO Register
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 08:37 PM
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Three seminal Indian texts—Rajatarangini, Mahabharata, and Arthashastra—have been officially included in the UNESCO register, recognizing their global cultural significance.
In a significant move for Indian heritage, three foundational texts have been added to the UNESCO register. The manuscripts included in this recognition are the Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata, and the Arthashastra.
This inclusion highlights the enduring legacy of these classical works, which have shaped Indian history, philosophy, and political thought for centuries. The decision underscores the international community's acknowledgment of these documents as vital parts of world heritage.
The Rajatarangini, known as the 'River of Kings,' provides a historical account of Kashmir. The Mahabharata remains one of the longest epic poems in the world, while the Arthashastra is a seminal treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.
By featuring these texts in the UNESCO register, the move aims to preserve and promote access to these critical manuscripts, ensuring their continued study and appreciation on a global scale.
This inclusion highlights the enduring legacy of these classical works, which have shaped Indian history, philosophy, and political thought for centuries. The decision underscores the international community's acknowledgment of these documents as vital parts of world heritage.
The Rajatarangini, known as the 'River of Kings,' provides a historical account of Kashmir. The Mahabharata remains one of the longest epic poems in the world, while the Arthashastra is a seminal treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.
By featuring these texts in the UNESCO register, the move aims to preserve and promote access to these critical manuscripts, ensuring their continued study and appreciation on a global scale.