Pratiharas started Maru-Gurjara style of architecture.
Chahamanas followed shkambari cult.
Vishaladeva was the founder of Pratihara dynasty.
Which of the statements given above are correct? Answer:
Only 1 & 2
Notes:
Pratiharas ruled Rajasthan and Gujrat region. They claimed their origin from Laxman. The Gwalior inscription of King Bhoja of 7th century mentions the early history of this dynasty. Nagabhatta- 1 was most famous and prominent king, he came into conflict with Rashtrakuta king Dhruva (tripartite warfare for Kannauj). Mihirbhoj was greatest among Prathiharas, he defeated Narayanpala of Pala. He ruled long for 46 years. Last king Rajyapala was defeated by Krishna 3 of Rashtrakuta and Ghazni mohammed. They started Maru- Gujara style of architecture.
The Chahamanas or Chauhans of Ajmer ruled south eastern Rajasthan. They followed shkambari cult. Vishaladeva was the founder of this dynasty. Rai pithora or Prithiviraj was the most famous ruler of this dynasty. The Military conquests of Prithviraj have been described in the long epic poem Prithviraj Raso composed by Chand Bardai.