Q. Who was the first ruler of Deva Dynasty?
Answer: Purushottamadeva
Notes: Deva Dynasty (c. 12th – 13th centuries) was a Hindu dynasty which originated in the Bengal region of the Indian subcontinent; the dynasty ruled over eastern Bengal after the Sena dynasty. The first ruler of this dynasty was Purushottamadeva, who rose from the position of a village chief (gramani).
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