UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · POST-GUPTA NORTHERN KINGDOMS
From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar 4. The Maukharis of Kanauj 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi Select the correct answer.
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EXPLANATION
The Guptas of Magadha, Pushyabhutis of Thanesar, Maukharis of Kanauj and Maitrakas of Valabhi were relevant northern powers in the period.
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