Consider the following pairs :
| King | Dynasty |
|---|---|
| 1. Nannuka | Chandela |
| 2. Jayashakti | Paramara |
| 3. Nagabhata II | Gurjara-Pratihara |
| 4. Bhoja | Rashtrakuta |
How many pairs given above are correctly matched ?
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Answer: B. Pair 1 is correct: Nannuka founded the Chandela dynasty. Pair 2 is wrong: Jayashakti (Jeja) was an early Chandela ruler, not Paramara. Pair 3 is correct: Nagabhata II was a Gurjara-Pratihara king. Pair 4 is wrong: Bhoja was a Paramara (and Mihira Bhoja a Pratihara), not Rashtrakuta. So only two pairs.
Watch for: The famous Raja Bhoja was Paramara, so students mistakenly link the Paramara name to Jayashakti instead.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because two pairs are correct.
- C. Wrong because Jayashakti and Bhoja are wrongly matched.
- D. Wrong because two pairs are wrongly matched.
Source to check: Upinder Singh, A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India, chapter on early medieval dynasties; NCERT Class 7 Our Pasts II, Chapter 2
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