SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
After the decline of the Palas, which dynasty established its rule in Bengal?
A
Sena Dynasty
B
Gaur Dynasty
C
Ilyas Dynasty
D
Ganesh Dynasty
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Sena dynasty took over after the Pala dynasty saw its decline. It was led by King Vijaysena . The Sena dynasty ruled over Bengal in the 11th and 12th century and they were orthodox Hindus.

Detailed explanation-2: -The dynasty’s founder was Samanta Sena. After him came Hemanta Sena who usurped power and styled himself, king, in 1095 AD. His successor Vijaya Sena (ruled from 1096 AD to 1159 AD) helped lay the foundations of the dynasty, and had an unusually long reign of over 60 years.

Detailed explanation-3: -Senas ruled from Bengal in duing 11th and 12th century. The rulers of the Sena Dynasty traced their origin to the south Indian region of Karnataka.

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