Question

Mauryaverma established the Kadamba dynasty by defeating the
A)Kushans
B)Pallavas
C)Mauryas
D)Vardhanas

Answer 1

Hint: The Kadamba dynasty refers to an ancient ruling family of Karnataka. Their capital was situated at Banavasi. The dynasty was established by Mauryaverma by defeating the dynasty under whom they worked as feudatories.

Complete Step by Step answer: The dynasty was established by Mauryaverma or as known in some historical texts as Mauryasharma. The Kadamba Dynasty was the first indigenous dynasty to rule Karnataka and to use the Kannada language for official purposes Mauryaverma founded the Kadamba dynasty in 345 CE. Though there are multiple theories explaining the origin of the dynasty, it is a fact that the dynasty became an Imperial power after Mauryaverma defeated the Pallavas of Kanchi. The Kadambas were contemporaries of the Western Ganga Dynasty. They were involved in constant conflicts with neighbouring kingdoms of Eastern Ganga Dynasty and the Pallavas as well as with the Cholas and Pandyas. The dynasty declined almost 200 years after its inception. The Badami Chalukyas who earlier had served as feudatories of the Kadambas defeated the Kadambas and they were relegated to a position of subordination.
OPTION A - The Kushans are believed to be of Indo European descent and were a type of nomadic people. They established a vast and powerful empire in Afghanistan and northern parts of the Indian subcontinent, reaching the height of their power under the famous King Kanishka. They used the Greek language for administrative purposes but later shifted to Bactrian. they had diplomatic contacts with the Roman Empire, the Sasanian Empire and the Han dynasty of China.
OPTION B - The Pallava dynasty established itself after the decline of the Satvahanas, to whom they served as feudatories. The Pallavas reached the peak of their power under King Mahendravarman I. The Pallavas were engaged in constant conflict with neighbouring kingdoms of Chalukyas, Cholas, Pandyas and Guptas. They suffered defeat at the hands of the Kadamba dynasty following which they became their feudatories.
OPTION C - The Maurya empire was one of the largest empires of ancient India. It was a Kingdom of the Iron Age; its capital was situated initially at Rajgarh and was later shifted to Patliputra (present-day Patna). It was founded by Chandragupta Maurya. The empire is said to have reached the peak of its power under the reign of Ashoka. Ashoka is also famous for his extensive patronage to Buddhism.
OPTION D - The Vardhana Dynasty or the Pushyabhuti Dynasty was an ancient royal family ruling parts of northern India from their capital at Kannauj between the 6th and 7th centuries. The most well-known king of the dynasty was Harshavardhana.

Hence, The correct answer is Option B.

Note: The Kadamba Dynasty ruled from Karnataka, it was preceded by the Pallavas of Kanchi and succeeded by the Chalukyas of Badami. The dynasty was established by Mauryaverma. The seat of the dynasty was at Banavasi. The kingdom was a contemporary of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.