SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following Prathihara king adopted the title ‘Adivarah’?
A
Mahendrapala I
B
Mihir Bhoja
C
Ramabhadra
D
Nagapatta I
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Mihirbhoja was the Gurjar ruler of the Gurjara pratihara dynasty of India. He succeeded his father Ramabhadra . Bhoja was a devotee of Vishnu and adopted the title of Adivaraha which is inscribed on some of his coins.

Detailed explanation-2: -Question: What was the most notable accomplishment of Pratihara King Mihir Bhoja? Answer: He extended the Gurjara-Pratihara empire south to the Narmada, northwest to the Sutlej, and east to Bengal. He defeated the great rivals of the Gurjara-Pratihara Empire, the Pala and Rashtrakuta rulers.

Detailed explanation-3: -Q. Mihira Bhoja was one of the most important rulers of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty. Under him, their dynasty expanded vastly. He expanded his territory by defeating the neighbour dynasties.

Detailed explanation-4: -During the time of Mihir Bhoj, Bengal was ruled by King Devapala (810–850), who is reputed to have eradicated the race of the Utkalas, humbled the pride of the Hunas and scattered the conceit of the Dravidas and Pratiharas, says the Badal Inscription. Mihir Bhoj invaded Bengal but was defeated by Devapala.

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