Q. The Pala ruler who was defeated by the Prathihara ruler Nagabhatta?
(a) Govindapala
(b) Mahipala
(c) Dharmapala
(d) Gopala
Ans: (c) Dharmapala
Explanation: The Pala ruler who was defeated by the Pratihara ruler Nagabhatta was (c) Dharmapala. Nagabhatta I, a prominent ruler of the Pratihara dynasty, successfully defeated Dharmapala, who was a powerful ruler of the Pala dynasty. The defeat of Dharmapala by Nagabhatta I marked a significant event in the regional power dynamics between the Pratiharas and the Palas. It showcased the military prowess of Nagabhatta I and the expansionist ambitions of the Pratihara dynasty in the Indian subcontinent.