Question
From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following power in holding kingdoms were Northern India?
1. The Guptas of Magadha
2. The Paramaras of. Malwa
3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4. The Maukharis of Kanauj
5. The Yadavas of Devagiri
6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) 1, 2 and 5
(b) 1, 3, 4 and 6
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 5 and 6
Answer:
B
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Explanation:
During the period from the decline of the Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, the following powers held kingdoms in Northern India:
The Guptas of Magadha - They were one of the prominent dynasties ruling in Northern India during the Gupta Empire.
The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar - They were rulers of Thanesar in present-day Haryana and played a significant role in the political landscape of Northern India during that period.
The Maukharis of Kanauj - They were a powerful dynasty ruling from Kanauj (present-day Uttar Pradesh) and had significant influence in Northern India.
The Maitrakas of Valabhi - They were a dynasty ruling in Valabhi (in present-day Gujarat) and had influence in parts of Northern India as well.