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Medieval History
2020
Regional Kingdoms

Consider the following events in the history of India:

  1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja
  2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman - I
  3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka - I
  4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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

Correct Answer: Option C

Here's the chronological order of the given events:

  • Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman I: Mahendravarman I reigned approximately from 600-630 AD. He was a patron of art and architecture.

  • Pala dynasty founded by Gopala: The Pala Empire was founded in 750 CE when Gopala was elected as the emperor of Gauda.

  • Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja: Mihir Bhoja, the greatest ruler of the Pratihara dynasty, ruled from 836–885 CE. He recovered Kannauj by 836 A.D.

  • Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I: Parantaka I ascended the throne in 907 AD and ruled for forty-eight years. He invaded the Pandyan country around 910 AD.

Therefore, the correct chronological order is 2-4-1-3.

Hence, option C is the correct answer.

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