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Hukhalatri or Suskaletra (also suskashetra) is a village in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, a union territory of India. Hukhalatri is popular for its mention in Rajtarangni, written by Kalhana.
History
[edit]The village was originally named as Suskaletra or Suskashetra, and was an important educational and industrial centre during buddhist Period in Kashmir.[1]
The village has many archeological evidences in the form of Ceramics and carved stones. Rajatarangini tells that in Kashmir history King Shachinara was succeeded by Ashoka, the great grandson of Shakuni, and son of king Shachinara's first cousin. He was a truthful and spotless king, and a follower of Buddha. He caused many stupas to be built on the rocky banks of the Vitasta (Jhelum) at Shushkaletra. According to Rajtarangni, Asoka built a Vihara in the town of Vitastatra (present day Verinag in South Kashmir's Anantnag District), which was lofty and high. Verinag Spring is Also the Source of The river Vitasta or Jhelum. He also built a Stupa at Suskaletra. Both the towns have been identified as Vethavutur and Hukalitar, situated around the Verinag and Beerwah Badgam. Some ancient relics were found at Verinag spring.[2] At Hukhalitar, a few statues of the Buddha were found. Although the claims made in Rajtarangni are yet to be verified by scientific and archeological research, the village holds immense potential for providing crucial insights into the study of bhudism in Kashmir.[2]
Rajtarangni also mentions that during Ashoka reign, it appears, the Mlechchhas overran the country, forcing the king to retire into privacy and ended his life in devotion[2].
References
[edit]- ^ "Aitihasik Sthanavali - Jatland Wiki". www.jatland.com. Archived from the original on 9 August 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ a b c Kalhaṇa (1979). Kalhaṇa's Rājataraṅgiṇī: A Chronicle of the Kings of Kaśmīr. Motilal Banarsidas. ISBN 978-81-208-0368-8.