WBCS.LIVE practice question

Pushyabhuti, who ruled from Thaneswar, was the founder of __________ dynasty.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Vardhana
  2. Chera
  3. Pandya
  4. Chalukya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vardhana

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Vardhana. Pushyabhuti was the founder of the Vardhana dynasty, also known as the Pushyabhuti dynasty. He established his rule from Thaneswar (modern Thanesar in Haryana). The most notable ruler of this dynasty was Harshavardhana, who expanded the empire significantly during the 7th century CE and made Kannauj his capital.