UPSC CSE Prelims
Rajput States and Marathas Previous Year Questions (PYQs)
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Consider the following pairs:
| King | Dynasty |
|---|---|
| 1. Nannuka | Chandela |
| 2. Jayashakti | Paramara |
| 3. Nagabhata II | Gurjara-Pratihara |
| 4. Bhoja | Rashtrakuta |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Detailed Explanation:
Answer: Option 2 — Only two pairs
This question tests the knowledge of Indian medieval dynasties and their rulers. Out of the four pairs given, only Pair 1 (Nannuka-Chandela) and Pair 3 (Nagabhata II-Gurjara-Pratihara) are correctly matched, while Pairs 2 and 4 have incorrect dynasty associations.
✅ Pair 1 – Correct: Nannuka was the founder of the Chandela dynasty in the 9th century CE, which ruled over the Bundelkhand region.
❌ Pair 2 – Incorrect: Jayashakti belonged to the Chandela dynasty (he was the son of Kirtivarman), not the Paramara dynasty.
✅ Pair 3 – Correct: Nagabhata II (circa 805-833 CE) was a prominent ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty who successfully defended against Arab invasions.
❌ Pair 4 – Incorrect: Bhoja (circa 1010-1055 CE) was the most illustrious ruler of the Paramara dynasty of Malwa, not the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
📝 Short Notes: Major Medieval Indian Dynasties
| Dynasty | Period | Capital/Region | Notable Rulers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chandela | 9th-13th century CE | Khajuraho, Bundelkhand | Nannuka (founder), Yashovarman, Dhanga, Vidyadhara |
| Paramara | 9th-14th century CE | Dhar/Dhara, Malwa | Upendra (founder), Bhoja, Sindhuraja |
| Gurjara-Pratihara | 6th-11th century CE | Kannauj | Nagabhata I, Nagabhata II, Mihira Bhoja, Mahendrapala I |
| Rashtrakuta | 6th-10th century CE | Manyakheta (Deccan) | Dantidurga, Krishna I, Govinda III, Amoghavarsha I, Krishna III |
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