The historical narrative regarding the Tomaras of Delhi and Haryana is primarily known through which of the following accounts? |ForumIAS

[A] Kalhana's Rajatarangini, which mentions the Tomara control over Indraprastha.

[B] Prithviraj Raso by Chand Bardai, which describes the Tomaras as the original founders of Dhillika (Delhi) and its transfer to the Chauhans.

[C] Alberuni's Kitab-ul-Hind, which details the Tomara administration and revenue system.

[D] Merutunga's Prabandha-Chintamani, which chronicles the Tomara-Solanki rivalry over the Gurjara region.

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

(b) Correct. The most famous literary source for the Tomaras is Chand Bardai’s Prithviraj Raso. It specifically details how the Tomaras founded the city of Delhi (Dhillika) and were later subjugated by the Chauhans (Chahamanas), who then controlled Delhi before the Ghurid invasions.
(a), (c), and (d) Incorrect. Rajatarangini focuses on Kashmir. Alberuni’s work mentions Kannauj and Pratiharas. Merutunga focuses on Gujarat.