GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

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INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?
A
Karkota
B
Utpala
C
Paramara
D
Gurjara Pratihara
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Bhoja (reigned c. 1010–1055 CE) was an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty. His kingdom was centered around the Malwa region in central India, where his capital Dhara-nagara (modern Dhar) was located. Bhoja fought wars with nearly all his neighbours in attempts to extend his kingdom, with varying degrees of success.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Paramaras rose to power after the decline of the Gurjara Pratiharas. Upendra Krishnaraja was the founder of this dynasty. Dharanagar was the capital of the Paramaras.

Detailed explanation-3: -The founder of the Paramara dynasty was king Upendra or Krishnaraja . It was found in the 9th century and its capital was Ujjain. The capital of this dynasty was later on changed to Dharan Nagri, also known as Dhar.

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