Who among the following was not a king of the Parmar dynasty?
M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2017
A. Upendra
B. Munj
C. Gangeyadev
D. Udayaditya
Answer: Gangeyadev
Option c is the correct answer.
Gangeyadev was not a king of the Paramara dynasty. Gangeyadeva (reigned 1015-1041 CE) was a ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri in central India. His kingdom was centered around the Chedi or Dahala region in present-day Madhya Pradesh. The Paramara dynasty ruled Malwa and surrounding regions in west-central India from the 9th to 14th centuries. The other rulers mentioned - Upendra (early 9th century), Munj (late 9th to early 10th century), and Udayaditya (1070-1086) - were rulers of the Paramara dynasty.
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Paramaras Dynasty of Malwa:
The Paramara dynasty, were originally based in the Mount Abu area of Rajasthan.
According to tradition, the dynasty's origin is linked to the sage Vishwamitra and the wish-granting cow, leading to the emergence of a hero named Paramara who became the king.
The main branch ruled over Malwa, with its capital at Dhara (modern Dhar, MP).
The Paramaras were initially vassals of the Rashtrakutas and rose to prominence in the 10th century CE.
Their power fluctuated due to conflicts with neighboring kingdoms. Despite challenges, the Paramaras contributed to the political, cultural, and architectural landscape of Malwa.
The Paramaras, known for their patronage to poets, scholars, and the construction of temples, left a lasting legacy despite eventual decline and defeat by the Delhi Sultanate in the early 14th century. Several noteworthy kings of the Paramara dynasty include:
Upendra (9th century CE): Believed to be the founder, he established the dynasty in Malwa and extended the 9th-9th Rashtrakuta support. (1384-1388 CE): Broke from Rashtrakuta assistance, established Paramaras as a sovereign power, and defeated the Rashtrakutas.
Munja (c. 972-990 CE): Extended the empire, achieved military successes, and patronized arts and literature.
Sindhuraja (c. 990-1010 CE): Recovered lost territories and achieved military successes against various kingdoms.
Bhoja (c. 1010-1055 CE): The most celebrated ruler, extended the kingdom significantly, was a scholar, patron of the arts, and engaged in various military campaigns.