CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mrs. Khem Lata Wakhlu is a writer, a political leader and a social worker, who has devoted the past fifty years to using her many talents to improve the lot of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rajtarangini, a book on the history of Kashmir, was written in 12th century by Kalhana. He himself has said that he has written this book by critically examining various sources like inscriptions, coins, remains of ancient monuments, dynastic records, and local traditions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rajatarangini ("The River of Kings") is a metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western part of India, particularly the kings of Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit by Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century CE.

Detailed explanation-4: -It relies upon traditional sources like Nilmata Purana, inscriptions, coins, monuments, and Kalhana’s personal observations borne out of political experiences of his family.