Consider the following events in the history of India: 1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja 2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-I 3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I 4. The Pala dynasty was founded by Gopala What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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Correct answer: 2-4-1-3. Ans: C Exp: Mahendravarman I (590-630 CE) became the ruler after his father’s demise. Under him, the Pallavas became a major political power. He was a king with many accomplishments. He is known for his literary works and temple- building activities and he was also a skilled veena player. He promoted many artistic activities like drama, painting, and music. Gopala went on to become the founder of the Pala dynasty in Bengal, consolidated his rule over Bengal, and brought much-needed stability and prosperity to the region. The date of his accession is not known in definite terms but is generally believed to be in the second half of the 8th century A.D. He died in about 780 A.D. and was succeeded by his son Dharmpala The real founder and the greatest ruler of the Pratihara dynasty was Bhoja (835-85 CE) because he rebuilt the empire after it had almost disintegrated with the defeat of the Pratihara king Nagabhatta II, by the Rashtrakuta king Govinda III. By 836 CE Bhoja had regained Kanauj which remained the Capital of the Pratihara dynasty till the very end. He

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