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, starting from the earliest time?
A.2 – 4 – 1 – 3✓ Correct
B.3 – 4 – 1 – 2
C.2 – 1 – 4 – 3
D.3 – 1 – 4 – 2
Explanation
Mahendravarman-I (c.600 CE) → Gopala (c.750 CE) → Bhoja Pratihara (c.836 CE) → Parantaka-I Chola (c.907 CE) is the correct chronological order.
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