Rajatarangini: the Saga of the Kings of Kasmir

Rajatarangini The Saga of the Kings of Kashmir, translated by Ranjit Sitaram Pandit, is an English rendering of Kalhana’s 12th-century Sanskrit chronicle. This historical epic details the reigns of Kashmir’s monarchs, blending myth, legend, and recorded history. Pandit's translation, completed during his imprisonment, captures the poetic essence and historical depth of the original. His work made this important text accessible to a wider audience, highlighting Kashmir’s rich cultural and political legacy within the broader context of Indian history.