Q. The founder of the Karkota dynasty in Kashmir was:

Correct Answer

Durlabhvardhana

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    B)Manu Smriti, Yajnvalkya Smriti, Ram Smriti, Parashara Smriti, Brihaspati Smiriti Katyayana Smriti
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  • Q. In which province of undivided India was a referendum held to ascertain whether it should join Pakistan or not?
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    B)1743 A.D.
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    B)Chandela Kings
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