INDIAN HISTORY

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Who among the following called themselves ‘Brahma-Kshatriay’?
A
Palas
B
Chahamanas
C
Senas
D
Pratiharas
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Sena Dynasty: The founder of the Sena rule was Samantasena who described himself as a Brahma-Kshatriya of Karnataka (Karnataka). He stated that he fought the outlaws of Karnataka and later turned into an ascetic.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The rulers of the Sena dynasty called themselves the Brahma Kshatriyas. The Sena Empire was a Hindu dynasty which ruled Bengal in the 11th and 12th centuries.

Detailed explanation-3: -The epithet ‘Brahma-Kshatriya’ suggests that Senas were Brahmins by caste who took the profession of arms and became Kshatriyas. The Sena kings were also probably Baidyas, according to historian P.N. Chopra.

Detailed explanation-4: -Q. The rulers of which among the following dynasties called themselves “Brahma-Kshatriay”? Notes: Senas Dynasty : The dynasty’s founder was Hemanta Sen. It was a Hindu dynasty that ruled from Bengal through the 11th and 12th centuries.

Detailed explanation-5: -In this Hindu scripture, Brahmin originated from the mouth of Brahma, while Kshatriya originated from the arms. The two primary roles of the Kshatriya Varna were to govern the land and to wage war, which led to professions as rulers and soldiers.

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