The ________ were tributary chiefs of the Gupta dynasty….

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The ________ were tributary chiefs of the Gupta dynasty. They established an independent kingdom in western India. Dhruvasena II was the most important ruler of this kingdom.

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The ________ were tributary chiefs of the Gupta dynasty. They established an independent kingdom in western India. Dhruvasena II was the most important ruler of this kingdom.

  1. Maitrakas — Correct Answer
  2. Maukharis
  3. Pushyabhutis
  4. Gurjara Pratiharas
Explanation:

Maitrakas is the correct answer.

  • The Maitrakas were originally tributary chiefs (feudatories) of the Gupta Empire.
  • Following the decline of the Gupta Empire in the late 5th century, they established an independent kingdom in western India, specifically in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat.
  • Their capital was at Vallabhi, which became a great centre of learning and culture.
  • Dhruvasena II (also known as Dhruvasena Baladitya) was a significant ruler of this dynasty. He was a contemporary and son-in-law of the famous Emperor Harshavardhana. He also attended Harsha’s assembly at Prayag.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

______ गुप्त वंश के सामंत (tributary chiefs) थे। उन्होंने पश्चिमी भारत में एक स्वतंत्र राज्य की स्थापना की। ध्रुवसेन द्वितीय इस साम्राज्य का सबसे महत्वपूर्ण शासक था।

  1. मैत्रक (Maitrakas) — सही उत्तर
  2. मौखरि (Maukharis)
  3. पुष्यभूति (Pushyabhutis)
  4. गुर्जर प्रतिहार (Gurjara Pratiharas)
स्पष्टीकरण:

सही उत्तर मैत्रक है।

  • मैत्रक मूल रूप से गुप्त साम्राज्य के सामंत थे।
  • 5वीं शताब्दी के अंत में गुप्त साम्राज्य के पतन के बाद, उन्होंने पश्चिमी भारत (विशेषकर गुजरात के सौराष्ट्र क्षेत्र) में एक स्वतंत्र राज्य की स्थापना की।
  • उनकी राजधानी वल्लभी थी, जो शिक्षा और संस्कृति का एक बड़ा केंद्र बन गई थी।
  • ध्रुवसेन द्वितीय इस वंश के एक महत्वपूर्ण शासक थे। वह सम्राट हर्षवर्धन के समकालीन और दामाद भी थे।

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