Consider the following dynasties:
- Hoysala
- Gahadavala
- Kakatiya
- Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?
Correct Answer: Option D
The question asks about dynasties established in the early eighth century AD.
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The Hoysala dynasty flourished from 1026 CE – 1343 CE, primarily in present-day Hassan district of Karnataka. Therefore, they were not established in the 8th century.
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The Gahadavala dynasty ruled parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar during the 11th and 12th centuries. Their capital was Banaras. Thus, they were not established in the 8th century.
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The Kakatiya dynasty ruled most of the eastern Deccan region between the 12th and 14th centuries, covering areas of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha. Hence, they were not established in the 8th century.
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The Yadava dynasty (also known as the Seuna or Sevuna dynasty) existed from 850 - 1334 A.D., ruling a kingdom from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including parts of Maharashtra, North Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh, with its capital at Devagiri (Daulatabad). They were not established in the early 8th century.
None of the dynasties were established in the early eighth century AD.
Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.