With reference to the Chandeladynasty of Jejakabhukti(Bundelkhand), consider the following statements: 1. They initially served as feudatoriesof the Gurjara-Pratiharasbefore declaring independence under Yashovarman. 2. The famous Khajurahogroup of temples, known for the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, was built during their peak period. 3. Vidyadharawas the last powerful Chandelaruler who offered strong resistance to Mahmud of Ghazni. How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1: Correct. Nanuka(founder) was a Pratiharafeudatory, but Yashovarman(c. 925–950 AD) became the first independent sovereign ruler.
Statement 2: Correct. The Chandelasare globally famous for the magnificent Khajurahotemples, primarily constructed between 950 and 1050 AD. The Kandariya Mahadeva Templeis the largest among them.
Statement 3: Correct. Vidyadhara(c. 1003–1035 AD) was the most powerful Chandelaking and was the only North Indianruler to successfully defy the armies of Mahmud of Ghazni.