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Kashmir: The Land of Rishis–A Journey Through Time
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Akshaya Prakashan
| Author:
Brig AP Singh
| Language:
English
| Format:
Hardback
Publisher:
Akshaya Prakashan
Author:
Brig AP Singh
Language:
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Kashmir, or Kasperia as mentioned in Ptolemy’s Geography, is an oval valley enclosed on all sides by high snow-capped mountains. At one time this was covered by a vast lake known as Satisar. Kashmir finds mention in several Puranas from ancient times as a land of great beauty and of learning.. having produced famed sages like Utpaladeva, Patanjali, Panini and others, Kashmir has the unique distinction of having written geographical and historical records available, in contrast to the other regions of India. The 6 century Nilamata Purana lists specific religious sites with corroborating topographical information, and the magnum opus Rajatarangini composed by Kalhana in the 12 century CE provides the “river of kings (Parthivavali)” from around 3450 BCE.
The book also provides information about various long-forgotten ancient sites along with excellent illustrations and photographs. Furthermore, by throwing light on many lesser-known natural wonders of the region, the author provides tourists with fascinating new options to explore during their visit to Kashmir.
“Historians have been unable to connect the past with the present effectively, which has resulted in ambiguities and misconceptions about Kashmir’s history and the central role it has played in Bharat’s emergence as a civilization. This book provides an insight into this missing link, which is conveyed without clutter, making it easily comprehensible even to a lay reader. The book also describes numerous ancient places, knowledge about which has been lost over time.
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Kashmir, or Kasperia as mentioned in Ptolemy’s Geography, is an oval valley enclosed on all sides by high snow-capped mountains. At one time this was covered by a vast lake known as Satisar. Kashmir finds mention in several Puranas from ancient times as a land of great beauty and of learning.. having produced famed sages like Utpaladeva, Patanjali, Panini and others, Kashmir has the unique distinction of having written geographical and historical records available, in contrast to the other regions of India. The 6 century Nilamata Purana lists specific religious sites with corroborating topographical information, and the magnum opus Rajatarangini composed by Kalhana in the 12 century CE provides the “river of kings (Parthivavali)” from around 3450 BCE.
The book also provides information about various long-forgotten ancient sites along with excellent illustrations and photographs. Furthermore, by throwing light on many lesser-known natural wonders of the region, the author provides tourists with fascinating new options to explore during their visit to Kashmir.
“Historians have been unable to connect the past with the present effectively, which has resulted in ambiguities and misconceptions about Kashmir’s history and the central role it has played in Bharat’s emergence as a civilization. This book provides an insight into this missing link, which is conveyed without clutter, making it easily comprehensible even to a lay reader. The book also describes numerous ancient places, knowledge about which has been lost over time.
About Author
Brigadier AP Singh did his schooling at St Columbas School, New Delhi and joined the National Defence Academy, Kharakvasala. Commissioned into the Corps of Engineers of the Indian Army, he excelled in the sport of yachting where he became a National Champion and represented India in numerous international championships. He is also an experienced ocean sailor and was a crew member on Trishna, which created history for being the first Indian sailboat to circumnavigate the globe in 1985-87. His thirst for adventure has taken him to explore new vistas after retiring from service. He now travels and photographs extensively, in India and abroad, exploring new destinations, accounts of which are published on his website (https://collectingmoments.in/). His area of interest focuses on the rich heritage of Bharat seen through its ancient architecture, monuments, and knowledge systems. His articles and papers have been published on numerous platforms; his photographs have also been published as "Special Collections". He is the Editor of the strategic affairs journal AGNI published for a Delhi-based think tank.
AP has been awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry) on two occasions and a Vishisht Seva Medal for distinguished service by the President of India during his service in the Army.
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