Kashmir History: The beauty of Kashmir is discussed everywhere. Everyone is aware of the beauty of Kashmir. Kashmir is a part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Valley is a valley located in the Kashmir region. This valley is surrounded by the Pir Panjal range and the Himalayan mountain range. Let us know about the religious history of Kashmir-
History and interesting facts of Kashmir
The history of Kashmir dates back to ancient times. It was established in the name of Maharishi Kashyap and he was also the first king of Kashmir. Along with them, Kashyap community was the first to reside in Kashmir valley. During the Mahabharata period, there is mention of Ganpatyar and Kheer Bhavani temples, which are still situated in Kashmir and are major centers of faith of the people. Apart from this, Rajtarangini (called Rajtarangini History of Kashmir) is an important Sanskrit text based on the history of Kashmir, which was written by the Kashmiri historian Kalhan in the 12th century.
This text is an extremely important source for understanding the antiquity of Kashmir and its cultural, political and social structure. This legend about the beginning of Kashmir and King Gonad I is given in the first volume (or “Tarang 1”) of the Rajatarangini. It states that the valley of Kashmir was earlier filled with a huge lake, called Satdarshan Sarovar, and King Gonad constructed a drainage channel to drain the water of that lake, after which the valley of Kashmir developed. Happened. According to Rajatarangini, King Gonad I settled Kashmir. Under Gonad’s rule, Kashmir was not only settled geographically, but the foundation of a systematic state and governance was also laid there.
According to Rajatarangini, King Gonad I settled Kashmir. Under Gonad’s rule, Kashmir was not only settled geographically, but the foundation of a systematic state and governance was also laid there. According to Kalhan’s Rajatarangini, Emperor Ashoka had laid the foundation of Srinagar and Emperor Ashoka had visited Kashmir in 245 BC. Considering this fact, Srinagar is a city at least 2200 years old. The city founded by Ashoka was situated about 5 kilometers north of present Srinagar. In Sanskrit language, Shri means Goddess Lakshmi. This word is also considered a symbol of good fortune i.e. Srinagar means the city of Goddess Lakshmi or the city of good fortune.
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