UPSC History The Gupta Empire Question Bank Miscellaneous/Pre-Medieval Period

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    Who among the following considered themselves 'Brahma-Kshatriya'?

    A)  Chalukyas

    B)  Cholas

    C)  Palas

    D)  Senas

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

     Senas considered themselves 'Brahma-Kshatriya'. Brahmakshatriya or Murdhabhishikta is
    [a] a term applied in Hindu Varna division to people who have a Brahmin father and a Kshatriya mother; or
    [b] a term that applies, in the Hindu Vama division, to a Brahmin who pursues royalty, and hence concurrently adopts the Kshatriya Varna. According to Manusmriti, such people are treated equal to Brahmins. Parasurama is a classic example of a Brahmakshatriya.


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