Sharda – The Fountain Head of Kashmir Civilisation

About Sharda

Sharda – The Fountain Head of Kashmir Civilisation is an English-language study by Khwaja Abdul Ghani of the ancient temple town of Sharda and the part it played in the intellectual and cultural life of Kashmir. The book is presented as a well-researched attempt to describe the glorious past of Kashmir as a seat of art, learning and spirituality. If you are interested in Kashmir history and heritage, Sharda is a title that belongs on your shelf. The listing is for the hardcover edition. For the publisher, year and number of pages of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492 for details of the copy in stock.

What the book covers

• The temple town of Sharda and its architectural heritage
• The historic university associated with Sharda and its place in learning
• The Sharda script, which developed in the region
• Kashmir as a centre of art, knowledge and spiritual achievement
• Cultural traditions traced from ancient times towards the present

Why Sharda matters to Kashmir

The name Sharda is tied to some of the oldest memories of Kashmir as a land of scholars. The Sharda script gave the region its own written tradition, and the learning associated with the town made Kashmir known far beyond its mountains. A book on Sharda is therefore more than a book about a place. It is a book about how knowledge was valued, preserved and passed on in the valley over many centuries.

For readers in Kashmir, it is also a chance to see their own homeland through the lens of its scholarship, and to understand why heritage sites and scripts deserve to be protected and studied.

About the author

The book is credited to Khwaja Abdul Ghani. It is written for both academic readers and general lovers of history, and its tone is that of a thoughtful survey rather than a narrow technical study.

Who should read Sharda

• Students and researchers of Kashmir history, archaeology and culture
• Teachers who want a reference for classes on heritage and civilisation
• Readers who enjoy history and want to learn more about the Sharda script
• Travellers and heritage enthusiasts interested in the story behind the region
• Libraries and institutions building a Kashmir studies collection

How to get the most from the book

Read it alongside a good map of Kashmir and note down the places, names and ideas that interest you. Compare what you read with other books on Kashmiri history and culture, since the best understanding comes from reading widely. If you plan to visit heritage sites, read the relevant chapters first, as the visit then becomes far more meaningful. Share what you learn with younger family members so that the memory of Kashmir’s scholarly past stays alive.

A gift with lasting value

A hardcover book on the history of Kashmir is a thoughtful gift for a student, a teacher, a friend living outside the valley or a family member who loves heritage. It is the kind of book that is kept for years and passed on, and it makes an appropriate addition to a school, college or community library.

Edition details

Author: Khwaja Abdul Ghani. Language: English. Binding: hardcover. ISBN: 978-81-8339-524-3. For the publisher, year of publication and number of pages of the copy in stock, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492. Same-day dispatch from Srinagar. Delivery takes about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the author of Sharda? The book is by Khwaja Abdul Ghani.

What is the book about? It looks at the temple town of Sharda, its university, the Sharda script and Kashmir’s place as a centre of art, knowledge and spirituality.

Is the book in English? Yes, it is in English.

How quickly will it reach me? We dispatch the same day from Srinagar. Delivery is about 1 day in Srinagar and 3 to 10 days across the rest of India.

Can I get details of the copy in stock? Yes, please message us on WhatsApp at 9906523492.

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