Kashmir Before the 14th Century: Dynasties, Temples, and Intellectual Traditions
Published by Orugallu Andhalu Welcome to Orugallu Andhalu Whenever I see the news about Kashmir today, I always find myself pausing when they mention places like Pahalgam, Anantnag, or the Liddar Valley. Hearing those ancient names spoken in modern broadcasts always makes me wonder: how deep does the history of this land actually go? Where did these names come from, and how have they survived for thousands of years? Most people only think of Kashmir for its snow-capped mountains or its modern political complexities. But hearing those names makes me want to dive far beneath that surface. Because the truth is almost entirely forgotten: for centuries, Kashmir wasn't just a scenic valley—it was actually one of the greatest intellectual, architectural, and spiritual powerhouses of the ancient world. From the fascinating geological myth that the entire valley was once a massive lake, to the brilliant ancient engineers, to the powerful kings who built the magnificent Martand Sun Temp...