Q. With reference to the medieval Suryavamsi Gajapati Dynasty of Odisha, consider the following statements:
1.The dynasty was established by Kapilendradeva by overthrowing the final ruler of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.
2.The administrative apparatus included a ministerial council featuring positions like Sandhivigrahi and Pariksha.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: C
Notes:
Detailed Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: In 1435 CE, Kapilendradeva, a charismatic leader, overthrew Bhanu Deva IV, the last king of the weakened Eastern Ganga dynasty. He established a powerful new empire with Cuttack as its capital and adopted the Suryavamsi (Solar) title for legitimacy.
- Statement 2 is correct: Historical records indicate that the Gajapati rulers maintained a highly specialized council of ministers (Amatyas) for imperial administration. Notable positions included the Sandhivigrahi (handling foreign affairs, war, and peace) and the Pariksha (managing the state treasury and accounts).
