UNESCO adds 'Rajatarangini,' 'Mahabharata,' 'Arthashastra' to memory register for Asia-Pacific
Big news for Indian heritage lovers: UNESCO just added Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the Mahabharata, and Kautilya's Arthashastra to its Memory of the World Regional Register for Asia-Pacific.
This means these classic works are now officially recognized as treasures worth preserving for everyone, everywhere.
India now has 6 UNESCO-listed works
With these three additions, India now has six works on UNESCO's regional list, joining Ramcharitmanas, Panchatantra, and Saha1dayAlokalocana.
These texts aren't just old books: they capture stories from 12th-century Kashmir (Rajatarangini), epic adventures and philosophy (Mahabharata), plus ancient tips on leadership and strategy (Arthashastra).
It's a proud moment that highlights how much India's ideas have shaped history, and why they're still worth sharing with the world.