Early Medieval Regional Kingdoms
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2023
Evidence Source
LinkID: HIS_MED_2023_01 Ref: Satish Chandra, History of Medieval India
Consider the following dynasties:
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
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Correct Option: D
None of these dynasties—Hoysala, Gahadavala, Kakatiya, or Yadava—were established in the 8th century. They primarily rose to power between the 10th and 12th centuries AD following the decline of larger empires.