Q. With reference to the Paladynasty of Bengal, consider the following statements:
1.The dynasty was established after the local notables elected Gopalaas king, ending a period of anarchy known as Matsyanyaya.
2.Dharmapalaand Devapalawere active participants in the Tripartite Strugglefor control over Kannauj.
3.The Palarulers were fervent patrons of Jainismand sponsored the construction of several Basadisin their capital Pataliputra.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Paladynasty emerged following a period of chaos (Matsyanyayaor the law of the fish) in Bengal, when Gopalawas elected by the people.
- Statement 2: Correct. Dharmapalaand his son Devapalawere crucial rivals of the Pratiharasand Rashtrakutasin the long struggle for the strategic city of Kannauj.
- Statement 3: Incorrect. The Palarulers were staunch patrons of Buddhism(especially Mahayanaand Tantricforms) and Shaivism. They established great Buddhistcenters like Vikramashilaand Odantapuri.
