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History GK · Q192

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 192

Q192

Which one of the following works deals with the history of Kashmir?

A.
Gaudavaho
B.
Harshacharita
C.
Rajatarangini
Answer
D.
Vikramankadevacharita

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Rajatarangini is a metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE. The work consists of 7826 verses, which are divided into eight books called Tarangas.