SSC CGL 2024 PYQ — Question 43

SSC CGL - 26 Sep 2024 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q43

Pushyabhuti dynasty, after Prabhakarvardhana, strengthened its position in the regions of Punjab and Haryana after defeating which of the following dynasties?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Hunas.

After Prabhakarvardhana, the Pushyabhuti dynasty, also known as the Vardhana dynasty, strengthened its position in the regions of Punjab and Haryana by defeating the Huna dynasty. The Huns were a significant threat during this period, and their defeat by King Harshavardhana, Prabhakarvardhana's son, marked a key moment in consolidating the Pushyabhuti dynasty's power in northern India. This victory helped expand their influence and establish a stable rule in the region.