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Jammu, July 25: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shri Kavinder Gupta on Saturday unveiled Beyond the Himalayas: Rediscovering India’s Forgotten Geography, a new book by Jammu-based author, geopolitical analyst and technology professional Bharat Nanda, at a function held in Jammu.

The book examines India’s historical and civilisational links beyond the Himalayas, highlighting the ancient trade routes, Buddhist centres, caravan towns and cultural exchanges that connected the Indian subcontinent with Tibet, Xinjiang and Central Asia. Drawing on historical maps, manuscripts, archaeological findings and travel records, it presents the Himalayas as a bridge for the exchange of ideas, faith, knowledge and trade rather than a geographical barrier.

Speaking at the event, Governor Kavinder Gupta praised the author’s efforts t...