From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the…
From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in 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.
1, 2 and 5
1, 3, 4 and 6
2, 3 and 4
5 and 6
Solution
Between the decline of the Imperial Guptas and the rise of Harshavardhana (early 7th century), the kingdoms holding power in Northern India were the later Guptas of Magadha, the Pushyabhutis of Thanesar, the Maukharis of Kanauj, and the Maitrakas of Valabhi. The Paramaras (10th century) and Yadavas (12th century) came much later.