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Which of the following is the earliest literary source of Kashmir?

A. Spanda-Karika

B. Vartika

C. Rajatarangini

D. Sivadrishti

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Kalhana was the first historian who wrote about Kashmir in his book Rajatarangini during 1148 - 1150 AD. It is earliest source on Kashmir that can be labelled as a reliable 'historical text'. According to Rajatarangini, Kashmir had been ruled by various kings and remained a home to many dynasties.

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