INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Rajatarangini by Kalhan is a history of
A
Harsha’s reign
B
Delhi
C
Chandragupta’s reign
D
Kashmir
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: -Rajatarangini, (Sanskrit: “River of Kings”) historical chronicle of early India, written in Sanskrit verse by the Kashmiri Brahman Kalhana in 1148, that is justifiably considered to be the best and most authentic work of its kind.

Detailed explanation-3: -He wrote a historical book containing information about Kashmiri rulers from 1200 BC up to the 12th century CE. Complete answer: Kalhana was a Kashmiri writer and poet. He is best known as the author of Rajatarangini (River of Kings).

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