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UPPSC PCS 2020 · Question 2 of 148

The rulers of which of the following dynasty have been called as 'Shriparvatiya' in Puranas?

History

  1. AVakatakas
  2. BIkshvakusCorrect
  3. CShaks
  4. DKharvelas

Answer: B. Ikshvakus

Explanation

The Ikshvaku rulers of the Krishna-Guntur region (3rd-4th century CE), with capital at Vijayapuri (Nagarjunakonda near Shriparvata), are called 'Shriparvatiya' in the Puranas.

Source: https://www.drishtiias.com/images/pdf/UPPSC 2020 Prelims GS Paper - 1.pdf

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