69. Consider the following statements:
i. The Pala rulers of Eastern India were patrons of Buddhism.
ii. The highest military officer in the Pala Empire was the Mahasenapti.
Which of the following is/are correct
69. Consider the following statements:
i. The Pala rulers of Eastern India were patrons of Buddhism.
ii. The highest military officer in the Pala Empire was the Mahasenapti.
Which of the following is/are correctThe correct option is C c) Both i and ii
Ans 69 C
Explanation:
The Pala Empire was an imperial power during the Late Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Bengal.
They were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric schools of Buddhism.
The highest military officer in the Pala Empire was the Mahasenapati (commander-in-chief). The Palas recruited mercenary soldiers from a number of kingdoms, including Malava, Khasa, Huna, Kulika, Kanrata, Lata, Odra and Manahali. According to the contemporary accounts, the Rashtrakutas had the best infantry, the Gurjara-Pratiharas had the finest cavalry and the Palas had the largest elephant force
c) Both i and ii
Ans 69 C
Explanation:
The Pala Empire was an imperial power during the Late Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Bengal.
They were followers of the Mahayana and Tantric schools of Buddhism.
The highest military officer in the Pala Empire was the Mahasenapati (commander-in-chief). The Palas recruited mercenary soldiers from a number of kingdoms, including Malava, Khasa, Huna, Kulika, Kanrata, Lata, Odra and Manahali. According to the contemporary accounts, the Rashtrakutas had the best infantry, the Gurjara-Pratiharas had the finest cavalry and the Palas had the largest elephant force
