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Kashmiri Historiography

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Who among the following continued the Rajtarangini of Kalhana:

Solution & Analysis

Answer: D

Concept Kalhana's *Rajtarangini
set a benchmark for historiography in India. Subsequent Kashmiri historians continued this tradition to bridge the gap into the medieval Islamic period.

Explanation
Jonaraja and his pupil Srivara are the primary historians who extended the Rajtarangini after the 12th century.

Logical Breakup
Option D is Correct: Jonaraja continued the record from where Kalhana stopped (1148 CE) up to the reign of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin (1459 CE).
Srivara: A court poet of Zain-ul-Abidin, he wrote the third Rajtarangini covering the years up to 1486 CE.
Legacy: These works are crucial for understanding the transition from Hindu rule to the Shah Mir dynasty in Kashmir.

Active Recall

Question

What is the Jainatarangini?

Answer

It is Srivara's supplement to Jonaraja's work, detailing the glorious reign of Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin.

Core Insight

The continuation of a Sanskrit chronicle during the Sultanate period highlights the cultural continuity and religious tolerance of rulers like Zain-ul-Abidin.

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