Political Consent in Medieval India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2021
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2021_133 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India
Which of the following king/kings was/were elected/chosen directly by the public?
1. Harshavardhan
2. Gopal
3. Yashovarman
4. Nandivarman Pallavamalla
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Correct Option: C
Gopala (Pala dynasty) and Nandivarman II (Pallava dynasty) were notably elected or chosen through a process of public consensus rather than simple inheritance.