Memoir on Maps Illustrating the Ancient Geography of Kashmir

Memoir on Maps Illustrating the Ancient Geography of Kashmir by M. A. Stein is a scholarly work that accompanies detailed maps to reconstruct the historical and geographical landscape of ancient Kashmir. Drawing from classical texts, local traditions, and archaeological evidence, Stein identifies and locates ancient sites mentioned in Sanskrit literature, particularly the Rajatarangini, the historical chronicle of Kashmir. The memoir explains the methodology behind his cartographic efforts and correlates ancient place names with modern geography. It serves as a vital resource for historians, geographers, and Indologists, offering deep insights into Kashmir’s cultural and historical development through precise geographical analysis.