Who among the following was the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty in the region of Malwa in the eighth century?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Nagabhatta I.
· Nagabhatta I is recognized as the founder of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, which rose to prominence in the eighth century in the region of Malwa.
· He established his rule around the mid-8th century, with his capital at Ujjain, and his reign marked the beginning of the powerful Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
· This dynasty played a key role in Indian history, particularly in resisting the Arab invasions from the northwest and maintaining sovereignty over large parts of northern and central India.
· Nagabhatta I is often credited with laying the foundations for the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty's dominance in central and northern India, and his successors expanded the empire to include regions like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
Additional Information:
· Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty was one of the three major powers (along with the Rashtrakutas and Pala dynasty) that dominated northern India during the early medieval period.
· The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty was instrumental in shaping the political and cultural landscape of India, especially in resisting foreign invasions and promoting Hinduism and Sanskrit learning.
Other Options:
· Vatsaraja was a later ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, known for his military achievements, but he did not found the dynasty.
· Mahendrapala I was a ruler in the dynasty, but his reign came after Nagabhatta I.
· Mihira Bhoja was one of the most famous and powerful rulers of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, but he was not the founder.