| Assertion [A]: King Dhanga after living for more than hundred years drowned himself in the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. |
| Reason [R]: Suicide at Prayaga had religious sanction and was considered meritorious. |
A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C) A is true, but R is false
D) A is false, but R is true
Correct Answer: A
Solution :
King Dhanga after living for more than hundred years drowned himself in the confluence of Ganga and Yamuna. The Candellas, whose kingdom comprised mainly Bundelkhand, were feudatories of the Pratiharas. Among the important rulers was Dhanga (reigned c. 950-1008), who issued a large number of inscriptions and was generous in donations to Jain and Hindu temples. The most beautiful town was Khajuraho (Kharjurvahaka). It was a well- planned and develop tow n of Chandelas, where they decorated most beautiful monuments. Still there are many ponds and tanks with temples. The most develop fort was Kalinjar and Ajaygarh, those arc still decorated with many tanks and ponds, and many temple ruins are there.
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