(Centre for Asian Studies, University of Kelaniya, 2015) Azhar, S.T.; Khan, S.A.
Antiquarian and early archaeological activity in Kashmir has a long history ranging from
pre-Buddhist up to British period. A new chapter in archaeology of Kashmir begins with the
survey of Taxila Institute of Asian Civilizations, Qauid-i-Azam University, Islamabad which
unveiled a great number of archaeological sites and monuments in the region of Azad Jammu
and Kashmir (AJK). In this program, a very interesting monument came to light which
interested the travelers. This monument is the Ranbir Singh Baradari, which is so unique in
its art and architecture that it holds a rainbow of different cultures like Greek, Buddhist, Hindu
and Muslim respectively. The Ranbir Singh baradari is a distinguished specimen among
other “baradris” not only in art and architecture but also due to its eye-catching location. The
said monument is documented for the first time on an academic platform not only to project
its marvelous design but also to highlight the concerning issues.
