Jul 31, 2026
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Kalhana: Life and Legacy of Kashmir's First Historian
Kalhana was a 12th-century Kashmiri Brahmin scholar who composed the Rajatarangini ('River of Kings') between 1148 and 1149 CE. As the son of Champaka, a former high official under King Harsha, Kalhana possessed firsthand insight into political administration and power dynamics. His chronicle stands as one of ancient India's few works of systematic historiography, combining critical cross-examination of inscriptions, coins, and charters with literary verse.