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The Gilgit Manuscripts

A leaf from the Gilgit Manuscript

A leaf from the Gilgit Manuscript

The Gilgit Manuscripts discovered in the early 1900s in Gilgit are one of the oldest Buddhist Manuscripts discovered in India. Believed to be one of the most revered Buddhist scriptures, it represents the discourse delivered by Buddha towards the end of his life.

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tags: gigit manuscript, buddhism, kashmir, gilgit, central asia
categories: Himalayan History
Saturday 07.21.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
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The Treasures of the Shri Pratap Singh Museum

harwan-tiles-sps-museum

The SPS Museum Srinagar was established in 1898 AD in the Maharaja’s Summer guest house largely based on collections transferred from State Toshkhana. Approximately 79,595 artifacts and objects covering various subjects like Archaeology, Numismatics, Decorative Art, Arms and Armory, Paintings, Textiles etc are housed in the Museum. A must visit for anyone in Kashmir.

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tags: harwan tiles, sps museum, map shawl, gigit manuscript
categories: Himalayan History
Sunday 04.01.18
Posted by Prashant Mathawan
 

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