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History GK · Q209

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Competitive Exams · History GK · question 209

Q209

To which of the following dynasties did King Bhoja, a great patron of literature and art, belong?

A.
Karkota
B.
Utpala
C.
Paramara
Answer
D.
Gurjara Pratihara

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Bhoja (reigned c. 1010–1055 CE) was an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty. His kingdom was centered around the Malwa region in central India, where his capital Dhara was located. Bhoja fought wars with nearly all his neighbours in attempts to extend his kingdom, with varying degrees of success. At its zenith, his kingdom extended from Chittor in the north to upper Konkan in the south, and from the Sabarmati River in the west to Vidisha in the east.