Consider the following pairs: King Dynasty1. Nannuka Chandela2. Jayashakti Paramara3. Nagabhata II Gurjara-Pratihara4. Bhoja Rashtrakuta How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
✓ Correct answer: b) Only two pairs
ExplanationBetween the 8th and 12th centuries AD, medieval India saw the rise of regional dynasties like the Chandelas, Paramaras, Gurjara-Pratiharas, and Rashtrakutas, which shaped the political, cultural, and architectural landscape after the decline of centralized powers like the Guptas and Harsha’s empire.Pair 1 is correctly matched: The Chandela dynasty was founded around the 9th century, and Nannuka is traditionally regarded as the founder.Chandela dominion extended from the Yamuna (Jumna) River in the north to the region of Saguar (now Sagar) and from the Dhasan River in the west to the Vindhya Hills.It was during Chandela rule that Khajuraho turned into a cultural and architectural hub.The Kandariya Mahadeva Temple stands as the pinnacle of Chandela architectural achievement.The Chandela dynasty is famous for constructing the Khajuraho temples, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Nannuka established the dynasty in the early 9th century CE.Pair 2 is incorrectly matched: Vakpati’s sons Jayashakti (Jeja) and Vijayashakti (Vija) consolidated the Chandella power.Vakapati succeeded his fathe
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