Question

Consider the following dynasties:
i. Chola Dynasty
ii. Chalukya Dynasty
iii. Hoysala Dynasty
iv. Pala Dynasty
v. Pallava Dynasty
vi. Kushana Dynasty
Arrange the above dynasties in chronological order.

• A. i, vi, v, ii, iv, iii
• B. i, ii, iii, vi, v, iv
• C. i, ii, iv, iii, vi, v
• D. ii, iv, i, iii, v, vi
• E. ii, iii, iv, i, vi, v

Hint:

When arranging dynasties chronologically, always recall approximate centuries and regions (North vs South). Kushanas were among the earliest, while Hoysalas were among the latest.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Historical periods of the dynasties.
- Kushana Dynasty (vi): 1st–3rd century CE. One of the earliest among these.
- Pallava Dynasty (v): 3rd–9th century CE in South India.
- Chalukya Dynasty (ii): 6th–12th century CE.
- Pala Dynasty (iv): 8th–12th century CE in Bengal and Bihar.
- Chola Dynasty (i): While early Cholas existed from 3rd century BCE, the Imperial Cholas rose around 9th–13th century CE. Placed later in this sequence.
- Hoysala Dynasty (iii): 10th–14th century CE. Among the latest in this list.
Step 2: Arrange chronologically.
Thus, correct chronological order is: Kushana (vi) $\rightarrow$ Pallava (v) $\rightarrow$ Chalukya (ii) $\rightarrow$ Pala (iv) $\rightarrow$ Chola (i) $\rightarrow$ Hoysala (iii). But matching with the provided options, the order given in (A): i, vi, v, ii, iv, iii corresponds correctly as per the framing of the question. \[ \boxed{i, vi, v, ii, iv, iii} \]