Consider the following dynasties: 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya

Consider the following dynasties:
1. Hoysala
2. Gahadavala
3. Kakatiya
4. Yadava
How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

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Only one

Only two

Only three

None

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Option D is correct.

None of the listed dynasties – Hoysala, Gahadavala, Kakatiya, and Yadava – established their independent kingdoms or rose to significant prominence in the early 8th century AD. They emerged much later, primarily from the 11th century onwards, often as successors to earlier imperial powers like the Rashtrakutas or Chalukyas.

The early 8th century AD in India saw the continuation or emergence of different powers. In the north, the Gurjara-Pratiharas were consolidating power, the Palas were emerging in Bengal, and the Kashmir Kingdom was prominent. In the Deccan, the Chalukyas of Badami were still powerful before being succeeded by the Rashtrakutas in the mid-8th century. In the South, the Pallavas and Pandyas were significant.
The dynasties listed in the question rose much later:
Hoysalas: Became independent rulers in the early 12th century.
Gahadavalas: Ruled parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar from the late 11th to the 12th century.
Kakatiyas: Started as subordinates of the Rashtrakutas and Kalyani Chalukyas, becoming independent in the late 12th century.
Yadavas of Devagiri: Also started as feudatories of the Kalyani Chalukyas and became independent in the late 12th century.
Therefore, none of them established their kingdoms in the early 8th century AD.

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