Question

Match List - 1 and List - 2 and select the correct answer by using the code given below the list.

List-1 (Books)	List-2 (Author)
A. Brihat-Samhita	1. Kalhana
B. Mushika-Vamsha	2. Bilhana
C. Rajatarangini	3. Atula
D. Vikramankadevacharita	4. Varahamihira

1. A - 2, B - 1, C - 4, D - 3
2. A - 4, B - 2, C - 1, D - 3
3. A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2
4. A - 3, B - 2, C - 1, D - 4

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2

The correct answer is A - 4, B - 3, C - 1, D - 2.

• Brihat Samhita:
  • Brihat-Samhita is one of the fundamental works of ancient Indian astronomy or Jyotishya.
  • It was written in the 6th century A.D. in nearly 4000 Sanskrit verses by the Varahamihira.
  • Varahamihira was considered a great scientific scholar of mathematics, astronomy and astrology.
• Mushika-Vamsha:
  • It is a dynastic chronicle composed in Sanskrit in the 11th century by poet Atula.
  • It narrates the history of the Mushika dynasty which ruled the northern part of present-day Kerala
  • Other kings mentioned in the composition are Validhara Vikrama Rama, Jayamani and Kantan Karivarman and Chera king Kota Ravi Vijayaraga.
• Rajatarangini:
  • It is an epic poem that was written in Sanskrit by Kalhana in the year 1148.
  • It has nearly 8000 verses that are spread over eight books.
  • The book is an account of the many royal dynasties that ruled the ancient kingdom of Kashmir.
• Vikramankadevacharita:
  • It was written by Bilhana in honour of Vikramaditya VI.
  • The book is written in Sanskrit.