From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?1.The Guptas of Magadha

1. A

   1, 2 and 5

   1, 2 and 5. Paramaras of Malwa and Yadavas of Devagiri are later than this window.

2. B

   1, 3, 4 and 6

   1, 3, 4 and 6. Later Guptas of Magadha, Pushyabhutis, Maukharis and Maitrakas of Valabhi hold northern power between the imperial Guptas and Harsha.

3. C

   2, 3 and 4

   2, 3 and 4. Drops Magadha Guptas and Maitrakas; keeps Paramaras too early.

4. D

   5 and 6

   5 and 6. Yadavas are 12th–14th c.

Summary. Official key is (b) 1, 3, 4 and 6. After the imperial Guptas and before Harsha: Later Guptas of Magadha, Maukharis, Pushyabhutis of Thanesar and Maitrakas of Valabhi. Paramaras and Yadavas belong to a later medieval layer.