Question

Rajtarangini, written by Kalhan is

A a history of Kashmir
B an anthology of lyrics
C about Chandragupta’s reign
D none of these

Answer & Explanation

Answer: [A]

The correct answer is a history of Kashmir. Rajatarangini, 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. Rajtaringini comprises 7826 verses and is divided into eight books called Tarangas. His father, Champaka, was a minister of King Harsha of Kashmir. 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.