Question
Download Solution PDFWhich one of the following dynasties did NOT belong to South India?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pala.
Key Points
- The Pala dynasty did not belong to South India. A major portion of the Pala kingdom lies in Bengal.
- Gopala was the founder of the Pala dynasty, he ruled in the mid-8th century during a period of anarchy.
- Dharmapala, the son of Gopala was the second emperor of the Pala empire. Dharmapala greatly expanded the boundaries of the empire.
- Devpala, the son of Dharmapala further expanded the empire. Devpala defeated Utkala present-day Orissa.
Additional Information
- Pandya dynasty is a dynasty of South India that was founded by Kadungon in the 6th century AD.
- Pallava dynasty is a dynasty of South India that existed from 275 CE to 897 CE. Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallava dynasty. The Pallava dynasty was founded by Simha Vishnu.
- The Satavahana kingdom mainly comprised the present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra.
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