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About The Book: 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. About The Author: Aurel Stein (1862–1943) was a Hungarian-British archaeologist renowned for his pioneering explorations in Central and South Asia. His major works include Kalhaṇa's Rājataraṅgiṇī, a translation and study of Kashmir's historical chronicle, and Ancient Khotan, a detailed archaeological report on Silk Road sites. In Sand-Buried Ruins of Khotan and Ruins of Desert Cathay, he vividly describes his excavations of long-lost Buddhist cities. Innermost Asia and On Alexander's Track to the Indus further document his extensive travels through remote regions. Stein combined archaeology, philology, and geography, contributing profoundly to the understanding of ancient Asian civilizations and Silk Road cultures. The Title 'Memoir on Maps Illustrating the Ancient Geography of Kashmir written/authored/edited by M. A. Stein', published in the year 1929. The ISBN 9789371337748 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 247 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Geography. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.