The archaeological heritage of Kashmir in the form of sites and monuments distributed almost all over the valley and contiguous areas reflects the glorious achievements of the past history of Kashmir. These monuments are of cardinal importance in the history of Indian art and architecture while remains of protosites in the Kashmir Valley are unique in ways more than one. The present volume contains an excellent account of the remains in the Valley besides the people, sources, tradition and legends, political Written with an unmatched erudition and in lucid style, this first hand account of Kashmir monuments is a work of everiasting value for the scholar and the lay person alike.
