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Who authored Maharana Pratap: The Invincible Warrior
A
Rima Hooja
B
Harish Yadav
C
Naresh Gupta
D
Dinesh Kumar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Rima Hooja is an archaeologist and leading historian of Rajasthan. Educated in Jaipur and at Cambridge University, from where she holds a PhD in archaeology, she is the author of several books, including the authoritative and comprehensive History of Rajasthan.

Detailed explanation-2: -As news of his death in 1597 reached Akbar’s court, the Charan poet Dursa Adha rose up and spontaneously recited a eulogy, which left the emperor “tongue-tied” with sorrow: Now as the Badshah learns of your passing/He does not rejoice./Behold all, see how he has fallen in deep silence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Karna – The Invincible Warrior.

Detailed explanation-4: -Amar Rajputana was the court poet at the Maharana Pratap.

Detailed explanation-5: -This book really did justice to Maharana’s character and greatness. Though a small book, a very quick read, it was a book worth enjoying. One will learn about other lesser known attributes of Maharana like his humility, chivalry and intelligence other than his bravery that is widely known.

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