Multiple choice general knowledge

The first early medieval dynasty to use Hindi in Devanagari script in its epigraphs was the:

  1. Chauhan

  2. Gahadavala

  3. Chandella

  4. Paramara
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Explanation

The Chandellas (Chandela dynasty) of Jejakabhukti (Bundelkhand) were the first early medieval dynasty to use Hindi in its epigraphs in Devanagari script, notably in the Khajuraho inscriptions (10th-12th century CE). The Chauhans, Gahadavalas, and Paramaras primarily used Sanskrit in their inscriptions. This linguistic shift reflects the growing regional identity and vernacular literary culture.

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