The earliest reference to the word "Haryana" is found in
A
Chahamana
B
Rig Veda
C
Atharva Veda
D
Brahmapurana
Correct Option:
A
Explanation
The earliest known historical reference to the Haryana region occurs in a Chahamana inscription, which mentions the form Haritanaka. Later inscriptions contain forms such as Hariyanaka and Hariyana. This makes the Chahamana inscription especially important for Haryana's historical nomenclature.
