Which of the following was the capital of the Hindu Shahi kingdom?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Waihind.
Waihind, also known as Udabhanda, was the capital of the Hindu Shahi kingdom, located near present-day Hund in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Hindu Shahi dynasty governed parts of northwestern India and eastern Afghanistan from the 9th to the early 11th century.
The Hindu Shahi rulers served as the last line of defense against Muslim invasions from the northwest. Among the most notable rulers were Jayapala and Anandapala, who resisted Mahmud of Ghazni during his invasions.
Why Not the Other Options?
Srinagar:
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Was the capital of the Karkota dynasty (Kashmir), not the Hindu Shahi kingdom.
Lahore:
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Gained significance during later Muslim rule, but was not the capital of the Hindu Shahi kingdom.
Multan:
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Was a trade and pilgrimage center but not the capital of the Hindu Shahi kingdom.