Consider the following events in the history of India:

1. Rise of Pratiharas under King Bhoja

2. Establishment of Pallava power under Mahendravarman I

3. Establishment of Chola power by Parantaka I

4. Pala dynasty founded by Gopala

What is the correct chronological order of the above events, starting from the earliest time?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is option 3.
Key Points

Pallavas became a major power during the reign of Mahendravarman I (571–630 CE).
Gopala Founded the Pala dynasty in CE 750 and ruled till 770s CE.
King Bhoja of Pratihara ruled during 836-885 CE.
Parantaka I of the Chola dynasty ruled during 907-953 CE.

Additional Information

Nayanar saints like Appar and Tirugnanasambandar lived during the reign of Narsimhvarman I.
Huen Tsang visited the Pallava kingdom during the reign of Narsimhavarman I.
Ashoka inscriptions note Cholas as a southern neighbor of the Maurya Empire.
The only notable early Chola king is Karikala Chola, who ruled around 170 AD.