UPSC Prelims 2023 · Question 5 of 97
UPSC Prelims 2023 question on Dynasties Founded Eighth Century
- ExamUPSC CSE
- Year2023
- PaperGeneral Studies Paper I
- SubjectMedieval History
- TopicRegional Kingdoms
- DifficultyHard
- TypeStatement
Consider the following dynasties:
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
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Answer: D. None
Analysis
None of the dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD → Option (d).
Statement by statement
Statement 1 – INCORRECT: The Hoysala era (1026 CE – 1343 CE) was marked by illustrious achievements in art, architecture, and culture. The nucleus of this activity lay in the present-day Hassan district of Karnataka, India. Hence option 1 is not correct.
Statement 2 – INCORRECT: The Gahadavala dynasty (also Gahadavalas of Kannauj) was a Rajput dynasty that ruled parts of the present-day Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, during 11th and 12th centuries. Hence option 2 is not correct.
Statement 3 – INCORRECT: The Kakatiya dynasty ruled most of eastern Deccan region in present-day India between 12th and 14th centuries. Hence option 3 is not correct.
Statement 4 – INCORRECT: The Seuna, Sevuna or Yadava dynasty (850 - 1334 A.D.) was an Indian dynasty which at its peak ruled from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers. Hence option 4 is not correct.