Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The founder of the Vardhana dynasty was Pushyabhuti who ruled from Thaneswar.
2.Pushyabhuti served as a military general under the imperial Guptas and rose to power after the fall of the Guptas.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The founder of the Vardhana dynasty was Pushyabhuti who ruled from Thaneswar.

  • He served as a military general under the imperial Guptas and rose to power after the fall of the Guptas.
  • With the accession of Prabakara Vardhana (580–605 CE), the Pushyabhuti family became strong and powerful.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT


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