Consider the following eras in early India: 1. Shaka era 2. Kalachuri era 3. Vikrama era 4. Harsha era 5. Gupta era Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above eras starting with the earliest?

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2024 · Q72

Consider the following eras in early India:

1Shaka era
2Kalachuri era
3Vikrama era
4Harsha era
5Gupta era Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the above eras starting with the earliest?

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A1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
B3 - 1 - 5 - 2 - 4
C2 - 3 - 1 - 4 - 5
D3 - 1 - 2 - 5 - 4

Explanation

In Kautilya's saptanga (seven-limbed) theory of the state, the seven prakritis are: svamin (king), amatya (ministers), janapada (territory and people), durga (fort), kosha (treasury), danda (army), and mitra (ally). 'Durg' (fort) is one of the seven limbs, while 'senapati' (commander), 'purohit' (priest) and 'mantri' (a type of amatya) are functionaries, not limbs. Hence 'durg' is correct.