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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 20

Who founded the Vardhana dynasty?

  1. Rajyavardhana
  2. Adityavardhana
  3. Prabhakaravardhana
  4. Pushyabhuti
  5. None of the above / More than one of the above
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Answer: (D) Pushyabhuti

Explanation

The Vardhana (Pushyabhuti) dynasty of Thanesar was founded by Pushyabhuti.

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Harsha's elder brother.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: a later ruler.

  • (C) Incorrect

    Wrong: Harsha's father, first major ruler.

  • (D) Correct

    Correct: Pushyabhuti founded the dynasty at Thanesar.

  • (E) Incorrect

    Wrong: only one of the options A–D is correct.