OPSC OAS 2024 PrelimsOdisha SpecificQuestion 5
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2024 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
The Ganjam Plates of Madhav Raja II of the Shailodbhava dynasty provide valuable information about which aspect of early Medieval Odisha’s history?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (A) The genealogy and territorial extent of the Shailodbhava rulers.
The Ganjam Plates (also known as copper plate inscriptions) of Madhav Raja II are important epigraphic sources that provide crucial information about the Shailodbhava dynasty of early medieval Odisha.
Key Information from Ganjam Plates
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Genealogy | Lists the lineage of Shailodbhava rulers, establishing succession and family relationships |
| Territorial Extent | Describes the geographical boundaries and administrative divisions under Shailodbhava rule |
| Administrative Structure | Information about land grants, revenue system, and local governance |
| Period | 6th-7th century CE (early medieval period) |
| Significance | Primary source for reconstructing Shailodbhava dynasty history |
