State PCS PYQPrelims 2020

UPPCS · Question 2

The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?

  1. Vakatakas
  2. Ikshvakus
  3. Shakas
  4. Kharavelas
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Answer: (B) Ikshvakus

Explanation

The Puranas call the Ikshvakus of the Krishna–Guntur region (successors of the Satavahanas) 'Shriparvatiya' (of Sriparvata, i.e. Nagarjunakonda).