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Who among the following had written the 'Rajatarangini' which was the metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent?

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Megasthenese
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Kalhana
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Al-Biruni
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Herodotus
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The correct option is A Kalhana
'Rajatarangini' was written by Kalhana in the 12th century which was the metrical legendary and historical chronicle of the north-western Indian subcontinent, particularly the kings of Kashmir. The Rajatarangini provides the earliest source on Kashmir. It was written in Sanskrit.

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