The famous Sanskrit text 'Katha-Sarit-Sagara' (Ocean of the Streams of Stories) was compiled in 11th-century Kashmir by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The famous Sanskrit text 'Katha-Sarit-Sagara' (Ocean of the Streams of Stories) was compiled in 11th-century Kashmir by:
A. Bilhana
B. Kalhana
C. Somadeva
D. Kshemendra
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Somadeva compiled the 'Katha-Sarit-Sagara' in Sanskrit to entertain Queen Suryavati of Kashmir, drawing heavily on older epic traditions.
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