INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

CAPITAL

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was the capital of Paramaras?
A
Kannauj
B
Manda
C
Dhara
D
Khajuraho
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -The capital of the Parmar dynasty was Ujjain. Later, Dharan Nagari (Dhar) became the capital. The most ruled region of the Parmar dynasty was the Malwa, Khandesh, Konkan, Chittod, etc region of the Madhya Pradesh state. The First independent and strong ruler of this dynasty was Shreeshah.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Utthoonak. Raja Pundreek, one of the rulers of the Paramara dynasty set up his capital at Arthuna, whose original name is Utthoonak.

Detailed explanation-4: -Siyaka II (948-972 CE) Around 972 CE, Siyaka (also known as Harsha) abandoned his allegiance to the Rashtrakutas. He not only defeated the Rashtrakuta king, Khottiga, at Kalighatta on Narmada’s banks, but also sacked the Rashtrakuta capital, Manyakheta, and established the Paramaras as a sovereign power.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Paramara Dynasty was founded by a chief called Upendra (Krishanaraja) at the beginning of the 9th century. The capital of Paramaras initially was Ujjain which later was replaced by Dhara. They were able to rule till 1305 when Malwa was conquered finally by Alauddin Khilji.

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