Question
UPSC Prelims 2022 Question:
Consider the following pairs
|
Sl. No. |
King |
Dynasty |
|
|
1. |
Nannuka |
: |
Chandela |
|
2. |
Jayashakti |
: |
Paramara |
|
3. |
Nagabhata II |
: |
Gurajara-Pratihara |
|
4. |
Bhoja |
: |
Rashtrakuta |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Option 2: Only two pairs
Detailed Solution
Explanation:
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- Nannuka (831-845 CE) was the founder of Chandela dynasty, who ruled in the Jejakabhukti region (Present day Madhya Pradesh). So, pair 1 is correctly matched.
- Jayashakti was a 9th century ruler from the Chandela dynasty of Central India. So, pair 2 is not correctly matched.
- Nannuka (831-845 CE) was the founder of Chandela dynasty, who ruled in the Jejakabhukti region (Present day Madhya Pradesh). So, pair 1 is correctly matched.
- Nagabhata (795-833 CE) was an Emperor from Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, after ascending throne of his father Vatsraja. So, pair 3 is correctly matched.
- Bhoja (1010-1055 CE) popularly known as Raja Bhoj Parmar was a king from the Paramara dynasty. So, pair 4 is not correctly matched.
Therefore, option (2) is the correct answer.
Subject: History|Regional Kingdoms
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