Correct Option
Only two pairs are correctly matched.
- Nannuka―Chandela: Nannuka was the founder of the Chandela dynasty, which established its rule in the Bundelkhand region. The Chandelas are known for the construction of the Khajuraho temples. This pair is correctly matched.
- Nagabhata II―Gurjara-Pratihara: Nagabhata II was a prominent ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty. He played a significant role in the Tripartite Struggle for control over Kannauj, successfully defending it against the Palas and Rashtrakutas and expanding the Pratihara influence in North India. This pair is correctly matched.
Incorrect Options
- Jayashakti―Paramara: Jayashakti was a ruler of the Chandela dynasty, not the Paramara dynasty. The Paramaras primarily ruled in the Malwa region. Therefore, this pair is incorrectly matched.
- Bhoja―Rashtrakuta: King Bhoja was a renowned ruler of the Paramara dynasty, centered in Malwa. He was a patron of arts and learning. The Rashtrakutas were a prominent dynasty of the Deccan region. Therefore, this pair is incorrectly matched.