History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET November 2017 History
The Sailendra rulers of the East Indies maintained intimate relations with which of the following ruling dynasties of India? Select the correct code.
- 1. Chalukyas of Vengi
- 2. Cholas
- 3. Palas
- 4. Pandyas
A1 only
B1 and 2 only
C2 and 3 only ✓ Correct
D3 and 4 only
Correct answer: (C) 2 and 3 only — The Sailendras maintained relations with the Cholas and the Palas, so the answer is 2 and 3 only.
Explanation
★The Sailendras maintained relations with the Cholas and the Palas, so the answer is 2 and 3 only.
★According to the Nalanda inscription, king Devapaladeva of the Pala empire granted revenues to a monastery.
★This was for Balaputra, the king of Suvarnadvipa, near Bodh Gaya.
★This shows close ties between the Sailendras and the Palas.
★The Sailendras also kept up overseas relations with the Chola kings.
★So they had intimate relations with the Cholas and the Palas.
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