Kashyap Mar representing modern day Kashmir is found in which ancient scripture?
A. Rajatarangini
B. Rajadarshini
C. Nilmata Purana
D. Braht Samhita
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The name 'Kashmir' first got its mention in Nilmata Purana as Kashyap Mar or Kashyap Pura. According to Purana, the valley was a huge lake called Satisara. It was drained out by Rishi Kashyap on whose name the entire valley got its name. In Brahit Samhita, Kashmir is mentioned as Kashmiras.This Question Belongs to State GK >> Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh
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