Question

Consider the following statements about the Pratiharas dynasty:
1. Two Arab merchants, Sulaiman and Al Masudi, describes about this dynasty and their rulers in their respective account.
2. Khajuraho temple was developed during this dynasty.
3. Mahmud Ghazni invaded during the reign period of Rajyapala.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. 1 and 2 only
• B. 2 and 3 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Pratiharas were also known as the Gurjara-Pratiharas, as they originated from the Gurjaras who were primarily pastoralists and fighters.
Bhoja I is also identified with the King Juzr of the travel accounts of the 9th century Arab merchant, Sulaiman, who describes his great military power and riches. He was appreciated by the Arab writer for keeping his empire safe from robbers. He was called King Baura by another Arab traveller, Al-Masudi. According to Arab travellers, the Pratihara rulers had the best cavalry in India.
The greatest development of the Gurjara-Pratihara style of temple building took place at Khajuraho (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
Mahmud Ghazni raided on Kannauj and Rajyapala (960-1018 AD) fled from battlefield.