Rajatarangini was written by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century. It is a Sanskrit historical chronicle that traces the history of Kashmir up to the 12th century.
Rajatarangini was written by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century. It is a Sanskrit historical chronicle that traces the history of Kashmir up to the 12th century.
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Kalhana (c. 12th century), a Kashmiri, was the author of
Rajatarangini (River of Kings), an account of the history of
Kashmir.
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Devika Rangachari is an Indian author who has written several children's books and young adult novels. Some of her notable works include "Queen of Ice" and "The Wit of Tenali Raman." She often incorporates elements of history and Indian folklore in her storytelling.
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No particular class within Brahmins is high or low. According to Rajatarangini of Kalhana and some earlier inscriptions, classification occurs in the form of below given Sanskrit Shloka.
Extract from the above Shloka: Karnataka (Kannada), Telugu (Andhra), Dravida (Tamil and Kerala), Maharashtra and Gujarat are Five Southern (Panch Dravida). Saraswata (Punjab,Kashmir & Sindh), Kanyakubja (Uttar Pradesh), Gauda (Kurukshetra and Rajasthan), Utkala (Orissa), Maithili (Bihar) are Five Northern (Pancha Gauda).