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UPSC Prelims 2021 Paper-1 📅 10 Oct, 2021

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

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

A
1, 2 and 5
B
1, 3, 4 and 6
C
2, 3 and 4
D
5 and 6
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UPSC Prelims
2021 • 10 Oct, 2021 • Paper-1
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

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Correct Answer
1, 3, 4 and 6
Chronological Window: The period in question is the 6th century to the early 7th century CE, marking the post-Gupta power vacuum before Emperor Harsha consolida......
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💡 Analysis & Explanation
Chronological Window ▼
The period in question is the 6th century to the early 7th century CE, marking the post-Gupta power vacuum before Emperor Harsha consolidated his empire.
Identifying Contemporary Powers ▼
During this transitional era, several regional dynasties asserted dominance. The 'Later Guptas' ruled parts of Magadha. The Pushyabhutis (Harsha's own ancestral line) governed from Thanesar. The Maukharis were a dominant force based in Kanauj. Furthermore, the Maitrakas established a powerful and enduring kingdom in Valabhi (Gujarat). Thus, items 1, 3, 4, and 6 accurately belong to this timeframe.
Anachronistic Dynasties ▼
The Paramaras of Malwa emerged much later, around the 9th or 10th century CE. Similarly, the Yadavas of Devagiri were a prominent Deccan power during the 12th and 13th centuries CE. Placing them in the 6th century is historically inaccurate. Thus, items 2 and 5 are incorrect.
Conclusion ▼
The Guptas of Magadha, Pushyabhutis, Maukharis, and Maitrakas correctly define the political landscape of that era.
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