INDIAN HISTORY

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The Rajatarangini of Kalhana was composed in
A
The thirteenth century
B
The tenth century
C
The eleventh century
D
The twelfth century
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Kalhana (Sanskrit: , romanized: kalhaṇa) was the author of Rajatarangini (River of Kings), an account of the history of Kashmir. He wrote the work in Sanskrit between 1148 and 1149.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -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.

Detailed explanation-5: -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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