Mahabharata, Arthashastra, Rajatarangini manuscripts added to UNESCO memory regional register
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat hailed the inscriptions as a landmark recognition of India’s extraordinary documentary and civilisational heritage
The manuscripts of three seminal works—Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the epic Mahabharata, and Kautilya's Arthashastra—have been added to UNESCO's Memory of the World Asia-Pacific Regional Register, a significant recognition of India's rich cultural heritage. This news was announced by the Ministry of Culture on November 5, 2026, and shared on social media platforms. The inclusion of these texts marks a historic milestone in the global acknowledgment of India's invaluable civilizational legacy.
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