Archive · 22 Jul 2026
NBT Launches Novels on Rajatarangini Characters
The National Book Trust (NBT) has started a new series of books about important people from the Rajatarangini, an old history book about Kashmir.
These books are for young readers and tell the stories of famous rulers like Queen Yashovati, Emperor Lalitaditya, and Queen Kota Rani.
The NBT wants to teach young people about Kashmir's history and culture.
The books were introduced at the Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar.
The festival has many book stalls and is open from July 18 to July 26.
NBT launched a series of novels based on Rajatarangini characters.
The novels feature prominent historical figures like Queen Yashovati and Queen Kota Rani.
The series aims to educate young readers about Kashmir's rich history and cultural heritage.
The first set of books was released at the third Chinar Book Festival in Srinagar.
The festival features over 200 publishers and book stalls in various languages.
- Who
- National Book Trust (NBT)
- What
- Launched a series of novels based on Rajatarangini characters
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Srinagar
- Why
- To familiarize the younger generation with Kashmir's rich history and cultural heritage
Cultural Preservation
Modern Education Focus
Historical Significance
Cultural Preservation
The novels aim to preserve and promote Kashmir's rich cultural heritage and historical legacy.
Modern Education Focus
Some may argue that focusing on historical figures might divert attention from contemporary educational needs.
- Author of Rajatarangini
- Kalhana
- Time Period of Rajatarangini
- 12th century
- First Woman Ruler of Kashmir
- Queen Yashovati
- Last Woman Ruler of Kashmir
- Queen Kota Rani
- NBT Director
- Yuvraj Malik
- NBT Chairman
- Prof. Milind Sudhakar Marathe
- Festival Inaugurator
- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha
- Festival Duration
- July 18-26