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Statewise GK · Q99

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 99

Q99

Which of the following is the earliest literary source of Kashmir?

A.
Spanda-Karika
B.
Vartika
C.
Rajatarangini
Answer
D.
Sivadrishti

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Kalhana was the first historian who wrote about Kashmir in his book Rajatarangini during 1148 - 1150 AD. It is earliest source on Kashmir that can be labelled as a reliable 'historical text'. According to Rajatarangini, Kashmir had been ruled by various kings and remained a home to many dynasties.