INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: ‘Rajashekhar’, a Sanskrit poet and dramatist was patronised by Mahipala-Gurjara Pratiharas.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rashtrakuta emperor Indra III captured Kannauj during Mahipala I’s reign. But Mahipala I soon brought Kannauj under control. His court poet Rajasekhara calls him Maharajadhiraja of Aryavarta.

Detailed explanation-3: -Notes: Rajashekhar, a great Sanskrit poet and dramatist, was the court poet of Mahendra pala (or Mahipala), Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty ruler.

Detailed explanation-4: -Nagabhata was the most famous ruler and warrior of the Pratihara dynasty. He fought the Arabs when they attacked India and founded the Pratihara dynasty right after.

Detailed explanation-5: -Under Nagabhata II, the Gurjara-Pratiharas became the most powerful dynasty in northern India. He was succeeded by his son Ramabhadra, who ruled briefly before being succeeded by his son, Mihira Bhoja. Under Bhoja and his successor Mahendrapala I, the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty reached its peak of prosperity and power.