RAJATARANGINI: The Saga of the Kings of Kasmir

Book Details

• Publisher: Sahitya Akademi
• Translator: Ranjit Sitaram Pandit
• Language: English (Translated from the original Sanskrit)
• Pages: 824
• Cover: Hardcover
• ISBN: 9788126012366
• Edition: 2009
• Dimensions: 25 x 17.5 cm (9.8 x 6.8 inch)
• Weight: 1.46 kg

About the Book

This monumental English translation by Ranjit Sitaram Pandit presents the celebrated Sanskrit chronicle Rajatarangini, translated under the title The River of Kings. One of the most important historical works in classical Indian literature, the text offers a detailed narrative of the rulers, political events, culture, and social life of Kashmir through centuries.

Originally composed in Sanskrit by Kalhana, the work is renowned for blending history, literature, and poetic expression. This translated edition includes valuable introductions and annotations that help readers understand the historical and cultural context of the text. Published by Sahitya Akademi, the volume is an essential resource for scholars, historians, students of Sanskrit literature, Indology researchers, and readers interested in Indian history and classical texts.

The hardcover edition with 824 pages is ideal for academic libraries, collectors, and serious readers seeking authoritative translations of important Sanskrit literary works.

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Buy English translation of The River of Kings (Rajatarangini) translated by Ranjit Sitaram Pandit and published by Sahitya Akademi. Hardcover edition with 824 pages, ISBN 9788126012366. Essential for readers of Sanskrit literature, Indian history, and Kashmir studies.