Consider the events in the history of India (chronological order)

Consider the following events in the history of India:

1. Rise of Prathiharas 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?

1. 2 - 1 - 4 - 3
2. 3 - 1 - 4 - 2
3. 2 - 4 - 1 - 3
4. 3 - 4 - 1 - 2

Answer: C

Explanation

The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty ruled much of Northern India from the mid-8th to the 11th century. They ruled first at Ujjain and later at Kannauj. Under Bhoja (836-885 CE) and his successor Mahendrapala I, the Pratihara Empire reached its peak of prosperity and power. The Pallava dynasty existed from 275 CE to 897 CE in South India.

Mahendravarman I (600-630 CE) contributed to the greatness of the Pallava dynasty. Some of the most ornate monuments at Mamallapuram.

Parantaka Chola I (907-955 CE) ruled the Chola kingdom in Tamil Nadu for forty-eight years, annexing Pandya.

Gopala (750s-770s CE) was the founder of the Pala Dynasty of Bengal region of the India.

• Exam Year: 2020