Multiple choice

Assertion (A) During 800-1200 A.D. period, we noticed the appearance of many histories of comparatively small geographical regions and family histories of lesser dynasties. Reason (R) : The excessive centralization of political authority during this period had resulted in the emergence of reactionary sentiments among regional and local rulers.

  1. Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true and 'R' is the correct explanation of A

  2. Both 'A' and 'R' are individually true but 'R' is not the correct explanation of 'A'

  3. 'A' is true but 'R' is false

  4. 'A' is false but 'R' is true
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Explanation

The assertion correctly identifies the proliferation of regional histories during 800-1200 AD, a period marked by political fragmentation after Harsha's death. However, the reason is fundamentally wrong - this era saw the decline of central authority, not 'excessive centralization.' Regional powers like the Pratiharas, Palas, and Rashtrakutas emerged precisely because central control weakened, not because they reacted against centralization.

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