Consider the following pairs :
King - Dynasty
1. Nannuka - Chandela
2. Jayashakti - Paramara
3. Nagabhata II - Gurjara-Pratihara
4. Bhoja - Rashtrakuta
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
A
Only one pair
B
Only two pairs
C
Only three pairs
D
All four pairs
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Pair 1: Nannuka is recognized as the founder of the Chandela dynasty, which ruled the Jejakabhukti region (Bundelkhand) from the 9th century onwards. This pair is correctly matched.
2. Pair 2: Jayashakti was a ruler of the Chandela dynasty, succeeding his father Vakpati (son of Nannuka). He was not associated with the Paramara dynasty. This pair is not correctly matched.
3. Pair 3: Nagabhata II was a prominent emperor of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty who ruled in the early 9th century. This pair is correctly matched.
4. Pair 4: The most famous King Bhoja in this period was Raja Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty (early 11th century). Mihira Bhoja was a Gurjara-Pratihara king. Neither was associated with the Rashtrakuta dynasty. This pair is not correctly matched.
5. Therefore, only two pairs (1 and 3) are correctly matched.