Q92
Kashyap Mar representing modern day Kashmir is found in which ancient scripture?
A.
Rajatarangini
B.
Rajadarshini
C.
Nilmata Purana
AnswerD.
Braht Samhita
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The name 'Kashmir' first got its mention in Nilmata Purana as Kashyap Mar or Kashyap Pura. According to Purana, the valley was a huge lake called Satisara. It was drained out by Rishi Kashyap on whose name the entire valley got its name. In Brahit Samhita, Kashmir is mentioned as Kashmiras.