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M.P.P.C.S. Prelims 2017

Regional Dynasties of Central India

Authentic Past Paper Standard Evaluation

Who among the following was not a king of the Parmar dynasty?

Solution & Analysis

Answer: C

Concept Distinguishing between the various regional dynasties of the 10th-12th centuries (Parmaras, Kalachuris, Chandelas) requires knowledge of their specific king-lists and regional capitals.

Explanation Gangeyadev (r. 1015–1041 CE) was a powerful king of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri, not the Parmaras. The other three—Upendra (founder), Munja, and Udayaditya—were all prominent Parmar rulers of Malwa.

Logical Breakup
Logic 1: Option C is the mismatch. Gangeyadev was a contemporary of Raja Bhoj and a rival for dominance in Central India.
Logic 2: Upendra (A) founded the dynasty; Munja (B) was a great warrior-poet; and Udayaditya (D) was responsible for building the Udayeshwar temple.

Active Recall

Question

Where was the capital of the Parmar dynasty located?

Answer

The capital of the Parmaras was originally at Ujjain and later shifted to Dhara (modern-day Dhar, MP).

Core Insight

The overlap in names and contemporary reigns between the Kalachuris and Parmaras often leads to confusion in tracing Central Indian history.

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