About the Book: Ancient Lahul and Himalaya
The present work concerns the tiny tract of Lahul in the wide perspective of
the geography and history of the great Himalaya. The Pali Literature referring
to the river Chandrabhaga-which originates from Lahul and its inhabitants,
introduces to an important moment in the ancient history of Lahul, stating that
there live Kinnaras on the banks of Chandrabhaga. Lahul is situated at the
headwaters of Chandrabhaga. The river received this name at its head. Firstly
its two heads were named viz. Chandra and Bhaga and the combination of the two
became the name of the main river. As against this,