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The 'Rajatarangini', which provides a detailed chronological history of the kings of Kashmir, was authored by?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Bilhana
  2. Kalhana
  3. Jonaraja
  4. Kshemendra

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Kalhana

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Kalhana šŸ“š Explanation: Kalhana's Rajatarangini (The River of Kings) is considered one of the earliest and most authentic historical works in Sanskrit literature. Written in the 12th century, it documents the history of Kashmir from legendary times to the contemporary period of King Jayasimha. Unlike many medieval poets, Kalhana attempted to maintain a level of historical objectivity and used diverse sources.