Consider the following dynasties :

1. Hoysala

2. Gahadavala

3. Kakatiya

4. Yadava

How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in the early eighth century AD? 

The correct answer is Option 4.

Key Points

• Hoysala Dynasty:
  • Period: The Hoysalas ruled most of present-day Karnataka between the 10th and 14th centuries.
  • Capital: Initially, their capital was at Belur, which was later moved to Halebidu.
  • Not Established in the Early 8th Century: The dynasty did not establish its kingdom in the early 8th century.
• Gahadavala Dynasty:
  • Period: The Gahadavala dynasty ruled the Gangetic plains of North India during the late 11th and early 12th centuries.
  • Capital: Their capital was at Kanyakubja (modern-day Kannauj).
  • Not Established in the Early 8th Century: Their establishment occurred much later than the early 8th century.
• Kakatiya Dynasty:
  • Period: The Kakatiyas ruled most of the eastern Deccan region, including present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, between the 12th and 14th centuries.
  • Capital: Their capital was at Orugallu (modern-day Warangal).
  • Not Established in the Early 8th Century: They were not established during the early 8th century.
• Yadava Dynasty:
  • Period: The Yadavas of Devagiri ruled central India, primarily in present-day Maharashtra, from the 9th century to the early 14th century.
  • Capital: Their capital was Devagiri (near modern-day Aurangabad).
  • Not Established in the Early 8th Century: Their establishment took place after the early 8th century.
• None of the listed dynasties—Hoysala, Gahadavala, Kakatiya, or Yadava—established their kingdoms in the early 8th century.

Hence, Option 4: None is the correct answer.