Question

Who was the founder of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty?
A. Harichandra
B. Raja Bhoj
C. Prithviraj Chauhan
D. Pulakeshin

Answer 1

Hint:The Gurjara Pratihara dynasty was founded in the 6th century AD, and this dynasty remained influential till the 11th century AD. In order to suppress Arab armies moving east of the Indus River, the Gurjara-Pratiharas were instrumental.
In India, during the Caliphate campaigns, Nagabhata I defeated the Arab army under Junaid and Tamin.

Complete answer:
The Gurjara Pratihara dynasty was founded by the Harichandra, and it is said that they have originated from the Ujjain or Mandsaur.
The important ruler of this dynasty was Nagabhatta – I, and he ruled the dynasty from 730 AD to 756 AD. Nagabhatta’s capital of the kingdom was Awani, and his kingdom includes Bharuch, Gwalior, and Malwa.
The Arab commander Junaid and his successor Tamin was defeated by the Nagabhata I in the battle of Rajasthan. He successfully defended the western frontiers against the invasion of Arabs.
Then, Nagabhata I was succeeded by Vastaraja as a new king. He captured Kannauj after his victory over the Daharmala, who was the king of Pala. After Vastaraja, Nagabhatta II succeeded him, and his reign lasted till 885 AD.
He was a great empire builder, and after fighting the series of victorious battles, he annexed the territories of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. He got the title Adivaraha. He also built the Teli Mandir at Gwalior.
The founder of the Gurjara Pratihara dynasty was Harichandra.
Thus, option A) Harichandra is the correct answer.

Hence the correct answer is option ‘A’.

Note: In the 10th century, the power of Gurjara Pratiharas declined. By the Pala king Mahipala – I, the king Bhoja II of the pratihara dynasty was overthrown.
The feudatories declared themselves independent, and the empire was disintegrated.
Under Nagabhata II, the Gurjara-Pratiharas became the most powerful dynasty in northern India.