Question

Arrange the following events in a chronological order and choose the correct option: 
I. Beginning of Gupta rule 
II. End of Mauryan Empire 
III. Rise of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu 
IV. Rise of Harshavardhana as a king of Kannauj 
 

• A. I, III, II and IV
• B. II, I, III and IV
• C. III, IV, I and II
• D. IV, I, II and III

Hint:

Create a chronological timeline of major dynasties and rulers. This will help you in questions which involve time based sequencing.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

II. End of Mauryan Empire: The Mauryan empire ended in the 2nd century BCE. This is a very important phase in ancient India and hence is the earliest in this chronology. 
I. Beginning of Gupta Rule: The Gupta dynasty rose to power around the 4th century CE. It is often known as the ‘Golden Age’ of Indian history. The Guptas came into power after several other smaller kingdoms rose after the decline of the Mauryan Empire. 
III. Rise of Pallavas in Tamil Nadu: The Pallava Dynasty rose to power in Tamil Nadu around 6th century CE, after the Gupta rule had declined. 
IV. Rise of Harshavardhana as a King of Kannauj: Harshavardhana rose to power in the 7th century CE in Kannauj (UP). He was a later ruler compared to the Pallavas.