History · Emergence of Regional Kingdoms
UGC NET December 2020 History
Which of the following Sailendra rulers are known to have had friendly relations with their contemporary Indian kings? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Samaragravira
- 2. Balaputradeva
- 3. Chudamanivarman
- 4. Sri-Maravijayottungavarman
A2 and 4 only
B4 and 1 only
C1 and 2 only
D2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 2, 3 and 4 only — Balaputradeva, Chudamanivarman and Sri-Maravijayottungavarman had such relations, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4 only.
Explanation
★Balaputradeva, Chudamanivarman and Sri-Maravijayottungavarman had such relations, so the answer is 2, 3 and 4 only.
★The Sailendras ruled in Srivijaya in South-East Asia.
★Balaputradeva had friendly relations with the Pala king Devapala, who granted villages for a vihara at Nalanda.
★Chudamanivarman and Sri-Maravijayottungavarman had friendly relations with the Chola kings.
★The Chudamanivarman vihara at Nagapattinam reflects this connection.
★So the rulers known for friendly relations are Balaputradeva, Chudamanivarman and Sri-Maravijayottungavarman.
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