Multiple choice general knowledge history

Who was the first independent king of "Bengal"?

  1. Lakkhan Sen

  2. Ballal Sen

  3. Gopal Pal

  4. Shashanka
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Explanation

Shashanka (c. 600-625 CE) is widely regarded as the first independent king of Bengal. He established his kingdom in the early 7th century and is known from contemporary accounts and the Harsha inscription. The Sena kings (Lakkhan Sen and Ballal Sen) ruled much later (11th-12th century), while Gopal is associated with the Pala dynasty.

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