Multiple choice

According to Kalhan, which Mauryan ruler built the city of Srinagar?

  1. Bindusara

  2. Asoka

  3. Chandragupta Maurya

  4. Kunala
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Explanation

Kalhana was a 12th-century Kashmiri historian who wrote the Rajatarangini, a chronicle of Kashmir's history. According to this historical text, Emperor Ashoka (also spelled Asoka) of the Mauryan dynasty is credited with founding the city of Srinagar. Bindusara was Ashoka's father and predecessor, Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the dynasty, and Kunala was Ashoka's son.

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