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History GK · Q101

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 101

Q101

Who among the following had written the 'Rajatarangini' which was the metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent?

A.
Megasthenese
B.
Kalhana
Answer
C.
Al-Biruni
D.
Herodotus

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
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.