Q. Who was the founder of Chandela dynasty?
(a) Jayasakti
(b) Narasimha
(c) Chandradeva
(d) Nagabhatta
Ans: (a) Jayasakti
Explanation: The founder of the Chandela dynasty was (a) Jayasakti. Jayasakti, also known as Jayashakti or Jayavarman, was the first ruler of the Chandela dynasty. He established the Chandela dynasty in the 9th century and laid the foundation for their rule over Bundelkhand region in Central India. Jayasakti’s descendants, including his son Vidyadhar and later rulers, played significant roles in expanding and consolidating the Chandela kingdom. However, it was under the patronage of subsequent Chandela rulers, such as Dhanga, Yashovarman, and Dhangadeva, that the dynasty reached its peak of power and cultural prosperity.