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Who is regarded as Kashmir's First Historian?
Who is regarded as Kashmir's First Historian?
- Kalhana Pandit (correct)
- Birbal Kachru
- Malik Haidar
- Pir Hassan Shah
Which book is considered the earliest known text of Kashmir?
Which book is considered the earliest known text of Kashmir?
- Nilmat Purana (correct)
- Valley of Kashmir
- Rajatarangini
- Twarikh-I-Kashmir
According to Nilmat Purana, what was the original name of the Kashmir valley after the demon Jalod Bowa was killed?
According to Nilmat Purana, what was the original name of the Kashmir valley after the demon Jalod Bowa was killed?
- Varahmulla
- Shimeera
- Satisar
- Kashyap-Mar (correct)
Which saint is credited with the penance that led to the draining of the lake Satisar?
Which saint is credited with the penance that led to the draining of the lake Satisar?
In the Nilmat Purana, who was the demon living in the lake called Satisar?
In the Nilmat Purana, who was the demon living in the lake called Satisar?
Which author wrote 'Waquat-I-Kashmir'?
Which author wrote 'Waquat-I-Kashmir'?
What does the prefix 'Ka' mean in the context of the origin of the name Kashmir?
What does the prefix 'Ka' mean in the context of the origin of the name Kashmir?
Who is the author of 'Rajatarangini', an important source of Kashmir history?
Who is the author of 'Rajatarangini', an important source of Kashmir history?
Which book was written by Sir Walter Lawrence?
Which book was written by Sir Walter Lawrence?
What does 'Shimeera' mean in the context of the origin of the name Kashmir?
What does 'Shimeera' mean in the context of the origin of the name Kashmir?
Study Notes
History of Kashmir
Sources of Kashmir History
- Important books on Kashmir history include Nilmat Purana, Rajatarangini, Twarikh-I-Kashmir, Waquat-I-Kashmir, Tarikhi-I-Hassan, Mukhtasar-Tarikhi-I-Kashmir, Zaffar Nama, Valley of Kashmir, and Land of Lamas.
Nilmat Purana
- The Nilmat Purana is the earliest known text on Kashmir, shedding light on the pre-Rajatarangini era.
- The Nagas were the original inhabitants of the Kashmir valley according to the Nilmat Purana.
- The valley was originally a huge lake called "Satisar" where a demon called Jalod Bowa lived.
- Jalod Bowa tortured and killed people living near the mountain slopes.
- Saint Kashyap Reshi rescued the people by performing penance and was blessed to cut the mountain near Varahmulla, stopping the lake water from flowing into the plains below.
- The lake was drained, the land appeared, and the demon was killed.
- The people named the valley as Kashyap-mar and Kashyap-Pura.
- The word Kashmir implies land desiccated from water, with "Ka" meaning water and "Shimeera" meaning desiccate.
Rajatarangini
- The Rajatarangini is the most important source of Kashmir history.
- It was written by Kalhana Pandit, regarded as the Kashmir's First Historian.
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This quiz covers the important books and authors that provide valuable insights into the history of Kashmir. Test your knowledge of these historical sources.
