Who was King Harsha of Kashmir?

He was an 11th-century ruler noted for his initial brilliance followed by tyranny, cultural patronage, and introduction of southern fashions.

Social History in Kalhana's Rajatarangini (2014 PYQ)

ID: ART_LIT_2014_146 Ref: Rajatarangini by Kalhana

Consider the following statements from Kalhana's Rajatarangini:
1. The common people ate rice and Utpalasaka (a wild vegetable of bitter taste).
2. Harsha introduced into Kashmir a general dress befitting a king which included a long coat.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

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Kalhana's Rajatarangini records that common people in Kashmir ate rice with wild Utpalasaka, and King Harsha introduced a new royal dress code including long coats.

Consider the following statements from Kalhana's Rajatarangini:1. The common people ate rice and Utpalasaka (a wild vegetable of bitter taste).2. Harsha introduced into Kashmir a general dress befitting a king which included a long coat. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements from Kalhana's Rajatarangini:
1. The common people ate rice and Utpalasaka (a wild vegetable of bitter taste).
2. Harsha introduced into Kashmir a general dress befitting a king which included a long coat.

Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?