Q. The Rajput dynasty that ruled Kannauj was
(a) Gurjara Pratiharas
(b) Chandelas
(c) Gahadvalas
(d) a and c
Ans: (d) a and c
Explanation:
The Rajput dynasty that ruled Kannauj was (d) a and c, referring to the Gurjara Pratiharas and the Gahadavalas.
Kannauj, located in present-day Uttar Pradesh, was an important political and cultural center during the medieval period in India. Both the Gurjara Pratiharas and the Gahadavalas had their periods of rule over Kannauj.
The Gurjara Pratiharas, also known as the Pratihara dynasty, were a Rajput dynasty that ruled over a vast empire, with Kannauj as their capital, during the 8th to 11th centuries. They were known for their military prowess and patronage of art and literature.
The Gahadavalas were another Rajput dynasty that ruled over Kannauj from the late 11th century to the mid-12th century. They established the Gahadavala dynasty, which played a significant role in the cultural and political history of the Kannauj region.
So, both the Gurjara Pratiharas and the Gahadavalas had periods of rule over Kannauj as Rajput dynasties.
