Consider the following events in the history of India:Rise of Pratiharas under King BhojaEstablishme

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Consider the following events in the history of India:Rise of Pratiharas under King BhojaEstablishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman-IEstablishment of Chola power by ParantakaPala dynasty founded by GopalaWhat is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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Correct Answer: C — 2-4-1-3Step-by-step Solution:2. Pallavas under Mahendravarman‑I : c. 600–630 CE (7th century) — early Pallava period.4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala : c. 750 CE (mid‑8th century).1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja (Mihir Bhoja) : c. 836–885 CE (9th century).3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I : c. 907–955 CE (early 10th century).Thus the correct sequence is 2 → 4 → 1 → 3.Why other options are incorrect:Option A (2-1-4-3): Places Pratiharas before Palas, which is wrong.Option B (3-1-4-2): Starts with Cholas (too late) and ends with Pallavas (too early).Option D (3-4-1-2): Starts with Cholas, followed by Palas, ends with Pallavas — incorrect.Key Concept: Mahendravarman‑I was a contemporary of Harsha and Pulakeshin II, known for cave temples (Mandagapattu). Gopala was elected king (Gauda). Mihir Bhoja was a great Pratihara ruler. Parantaka I captured Madurai (title Maduraikonda).

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