Q45 · UPSC Prelims 2023 · Set A · History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

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Consider the following dynasties:1.Hoysala2.Gahadavala3.Kakatiya4.YadavaHow many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

A Only one
B Only two
C Only three
D None

Correct answer: (d) None

Explanation

  1. A

    Only one

    Only one. None of the four is an early-eighth-century kingdom.

  2. B

    Only two

    Only two. All four rise around the 11th–13th centuries.

  3. C

    Only three

    Only three. Still none in the early 700s.

  4. D

    None

    None. Hoysala, Gahadavala, Kakatiya and Yadava (Seuna) are all later medieval, not early eighth century.

Summary. Official key is (d) none. These four houses flourish from about the 11th to the 14th century (Yadavas of Devagiri, Kakatiyas of Warangal, Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra, Gahadavalas of Kannauj). Early eighth century is far too early.

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