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Who was the first ruler of free “Bengal” kingdom?

  1. Dharma Pal

  2. Siraj-ud-Daula

  3. Shasanka

  4. Murshid Quli Khan
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Explanation

Shashanka (reigned circa 600-625 CE) was the first independent ruler of the Bengal kingdom after the Gupta Empire's decline. He established the first independent Bengal polity and is known for his resistance against Harsha's expansion. Dharma Pal was a later Buddhist Pala king, while the others were from different periods.

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