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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 37

SSC GD Constable (English) - 22nd November 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q37

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In which of the following years was the Gajapati kingdom of Orissa established?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1435.

  • The Gajapati Empire was established by the Suryavamsa dynasty who were a medieval Hindu dynasty from the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Trikalinga in 1435.
  • Kapilendra Deva was the founder of the Gajapati dynasty who ruled from 1435 to 1466 AD.
  • He stretched his kingdom from the Ganga to Bidar in the south.
  • He conquered Gauda, Rajamundry, Kondavida, Bahamani, and Vijaynagara.