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“Rajtarangini” written by Kalhan is -
A
About Akbar
B
A history of Kashmir
C
A history of Delhi Sultanate
D
A bout Chandragupta’s reign
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Rajatarangini (literally, River of Kings) is an epic poem (mahakavya/prabandha) composed in the classical language, Sanskrit, in 1148‑50 in Kashmir (part of the modern state of Jammu and Kashmir, India). It was composed by a Kashmiri Pundit, or member of the ancient Indian learned class, named Kalhana.

Detailed explanation-2: -t̪ɐˈɾɐŋ. ɡi. ɳiː], “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-3: -Rajtarangini gives Administration, Social, Political and Economic information about the kings of Kashmir. Rajatarangini describes the misrule prevailing in Kashmir during the reign of King Kalash, son of King Ananta Deva of Kashmir.

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