Which of the following dynasties had the longest rule?

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MSTET Varg 2 Social Science (Shift 2): Held on 26th Feb 2019

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Palas.

Key Points

The Pala Empire was an imperial power during the post-classical period in the Indian subcontinent, which originated in Bengal.
The Palas were great patrons of Mahayana Buddhism.
The Pala dynasty ruled from 8th century to 12th century CE in the regions comprising Bihar and Bengal.
The empire was founded by Gopala in 750 CE.
They had the longest rule i.e., for four years.

Thus, we can say that the Palas had the longest rule.

Additional Information

The Pratiharas was a dynasty in Northern India from mid-8th to 11th century.
The Senas was a Hindu dynasty that ruled Bengal through 11th and 12th centuries.
The Rashtrakutas was a royal Indian dynasty ruling large parts of India between 6th to 10 century.