Q34·GS Paper 1 · Prelims 2021

Post-Gupta Period Political Kingdoms

HistoryAncient India (general)Statement-based● HardStatic

Question

From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India?

1.
The Guptas of Magadha
2.
The Paramaras of Malwa
3.
The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar
4.
The Maukharis of Kanauj
5.
The Yadavas of Devagiri
6.
The Maitrakas of Valabhi

Options

1, 2 and 5

1, 3, 4 and 6

Answer

2, 3 and 4

5 and 6

Explanation

During the fragmented phase following the fall of the imperial Guptas, northern India was ruled by the Later Guptas of Magadha (1) , Pushyabhutis of Thanesar (3) , Maukharis of Kanauj (4) , and Maitrakas of Valabhi (6). The Paramaras of Malwa (2) emerged significantly later around the 9th-10th centuries , and the Yadavas of Devagiri (5) ruled the Deccan between the 12th and 14th centuries. > The interregnum between the Guptas and Harsha was defined by localized rivalries involving the Maukharis, Pushyabhutis, and regional dynasties. Answer: (b).