Q. Consider the following Statements regarding the history of Kashmir during the ancient and early medieval age –
  1. Kashmir was the part of Ashoka’s empire and Srinagar was founded by him.
  2. Kalhana’s authoritative work ‘Rajatarangini’ is on history of Kashmir.
  3. Zain-ul-Abidin was a great liberal king known as ‘Akbar of Kashmir’.
  4. Kashmir was annexed to the Mughal Empire by Akbar
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Answer: All of them
Notes: Kashmir was annexed to the Mughal Empire by Akbar. Akbar was increasing his territories. Zain-ul-Abidin was a great liberal king known as ‘Akbar of Kashmir’ as akbar was liberal. Kalhana’s authoritative work ‘Rajatarangini’ is on history of Kashmir.