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?

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]

(a) 2 – 1 – 4 – 3

(b) 3 – 1 – 4 – 2

(c) 2 – 4 – 1 – 3

(d) 3 – 4 – 1 – 2


Answer: (c)

Explanation:

  • During the reign of Mahendravarman I (571–630 CE), the Pallavas rose to prominence as a significant power.
  • Gopala established the Pala dynasty in CE 750 and held the throne until the 770s CE.
  • King Bhoja of the Pratihara dynasty governed from 836 to 885 CE.
  • Parantaka I was a ruler of the Chola dynasty who reigned from 907 to 953 CE.

Therefore, option (c) is the correct answer.

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