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MPSC State Service 2020 · GS · Question 15 of 97

What were the following States? a. The Malavas b. Arjunayanas c. Yaudheyas d. Madrakas e. Abhiras f. Prajunas g. Sanakanikas h. Kakas i. Kharaparikas

History

  1. AThe state of Aryavarta
  2. BThe tribal States which surrendered to Samudra GuptaCorrect
  3. CThe States of Deccan
  4. DThe territories of Naga rulers

Answer: B. The tribal States which surrendered to Samudra Gupta

Explanation

The Malavas, Arjunayanas, Yaudheyas, Madrakas, Abhiras and others were the tribal republics of Aryavarta that surrendered to Samudragupta, as recorded in the Allahabad pillar inscription.

Source: MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims 2020 – GS Paper I (Set D), official paper

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