The correct answer is: A) Ay Dynasty
The Ay Dynasty was one of the earliest ruling dynasties in Kerala. They ruled from the 8th to the 12th centuries CE. The Ays were a Hindu dynasty and their capital was at Kollam. They were known for their patronage of art and literature.
The Gupta Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in India from the 4th to the 6th centuries CE. They were a Hindu dynasty and their capital was at Pataliputra. The Guptas were known for their golden age of art, literature, and science.
The Pallava Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in South India from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE. They were a Hindu dynasty and their capital was at Kanchipuram. The Pallavas were known for their architecture and sculpture.
The Chalukya Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in South India from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE. They were a Hindu dynasty and their capital was at Vatapi. The Chalukyas were known for their military prowess and their patronage of art and architecture.