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Q. Which one of the following sources states that Srinagar was built by Ashoka?

A
Divyavadana
B
Kalhana's Rajatarangini
C
Tarantha's History of Tibet
D
Mahavamsa

Correct Answer

Kalhana's Rajatarangini

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