Mahabharata, Arthashastra, Rajatarangini manuscripts added to UNESCO memory register

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Manuscripts of the epic Mahabharata, Kalhana’s 12‑century historical chronicle Rajatarangini, and Kautilya’s Arthashastra have been inscribed on UNESCO’s Memory of the World Asia‑Pacific Regional Register, officials said Thursday. The inclusion was announced by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary of the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, which helped prepare the nomination dossiers for all three works.

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