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Medieval Indian dynasties: King Bhoja’s ruling house. Identify the dynasty to which the celebrated patron of letters King Bhoja belonged. Choose the correct option.

Q: Medieval Indian dynasties: King Bhoja’s ruling house. Identify the dynasty to which the celebrated patron of letters King Bhoja belonged. Choose the correct option.

Given data King Bhoja— noted for patronage of literature and learning. Reasoning Bhoja was a ruler of the Paramara dynasty (capital at Dhar, Malwa). Final Answer Paramara (of Malwa)

Difficulty: Easy

Paramara (of Malwa)
Rashtrakuta
Chalukya (Badami)
Pala

Correct Answer: Paramara (of Malwa)

Explanation:

Given data

King Bhoja— noted for patronage of literature and learning.

Reasoning
Bhoja was a ruler of the Paramara dynasty (capital at Dhar, Malwa).

Final Answer
Paramara (of Malwa)

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