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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?

  1. A.3 - 4 - 1 - 2
  2. B.2 - 1 - 4 - 3
  3. C.3 - 1 - 4 - 2
  4. D.2 - 4 - 1 - 3✓ Correct

Explanation

Mahendravarman-I (c. 600 CE) → Gopala founded Palas (c. 750 CE) → Bhoja Pratihara (c. 836 CE) → Parantaka-I Chola (c. 907 CE). Hence 2-4-1-3.
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