With reference to the history of India, consider the following pairs:
Famous Place Present State
- Bhilsa – Madhya Pradesh
- Dwarasamudra – Maharashtra
- Girinagar – Gujarat
- Sthanesvara – Uttar Pradesh
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 2 and 4 only
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Place | Alternate Name | Location | Historical Significance |
Bhilsa | Vidisha | Madhya Pradesh | Main center of the Sunga dynasty |
Dwarasamudra | – | Karnataka | Regal capital of the Hoysalas |
Girnagar | City-on-the-Hills | Junagarh district, Gujarat | Known for its elevated location and significance |
Sthanesvara | – | Haryana | Place where the Pandavas prayed to Lord Shiva |
Therefore, option (a) is the correct answer.