Question

The Rashtrakuta ruler Amoghavarsha was defeated by which Pala ruler?
(A) Gopala
(B) Dharmapala
(C) Devpala
(D) Madanapala

Answer 1

Hint: The Rashtrakuta Dynasty's importance can be seen from the writings of many Islamic travelers and scholars, who has written about the other kings of India at that point of time when they used to pray Rashtrakutas as higher power and gave them huge respect. Rashtrakuta had such a kind of influence and impression.

Complete Answer:
The Rashtrakuta Dynasty period started from the 8th to the 10th century CE. And they ruled parts of South India, like Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and many others. The meaning of Rashtrakuta in Sanskrit is ‘Country’ (Rashtra) and ‘Chieftain’ (Kuta).
Amoghavarsha was known as Nripatunga. He came on the throne after his father's death in 814 CE. He was very young at that point in time. He ruled for 64 years. He believed in maintaining peace and spreading love. He himself was a scholar and literature, art and the kingdom's culture flourished during his period. Some of the famous architectural epitomai of Rashtrakuta are Kailasa Temple of Ellora (a rock-cut structure), Caves of Ellora and Elephanta (in present-day Maharashtra state) have also been created and renovated by Rashtrakutas. The Jain Narayana Temple is also another great architectural achievement of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty. The founder of the Pala dynasty was Gopala in 750 AD. Devpala was the third ruler of the Pala Dynasty. They had a very powerful kingdom in Northern and Eastern India during his reign. They fought with Rashtrakuta ruler, Amoghavarsha, and defeated him. Devapala was a great supporter of Buddhism and he built many temples and monarchs.
So, the correct answer is Option C.

Note: Dantidurga was the founder of Rashtrakuta Dynasty. He assaulted Chalukya king in 753 CE. Rashtrakuta had a very good impression on other kings. Whereas the founder of the Pala dynasty was Gopala ( 750 AD). The Pala Dynasty came from the Varendra region.