“The labours I devoted between 1888 to 1900 to the critical edition, translation and commentary of Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the only true historical text of Sanskrit literature, afforded me ample opportunities of gaining close contact with Sanskrit savants of Kashmir, the land where traditional learning of Hindu India had flourished in old times greatly and survived until recent years.”
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Aurel Stein
Aurel Stein was a British archaeologist renowned for his excavations in Central Asia. His exploration of the Mogao Caves in Dunhuang in the early 20th century led to the rediscovery of a vast collection of ancient documents and art pieces, which greatly enriched our understanding of ancient Chinese history and culture. more
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