Multiple choice

Who among the following was the author of Rajtarangini, commonly regarded as the first genuine history of India written by an Indian?

  1. Banbhatta

  2. Ravikirti

  3. Pushpananda

  4. Kalhana

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Explanation

Kalhana wrote Rajtarangini in the 12th century (1148-50 AD), which is considered the first genuine historical work written by an Indian. It chronicles the history of Kashmir kings. Banabhatta wrote Harshacharita, Ravikirti was a court poet, and Pushpananda is not associated with this work.

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