UPSC 2021: From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the following kingdoms were holding power in Northern India? 1. The Guptas of Magadha 2. The Paramaras of Malwa 3. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar 4. The Maukharis of Kanauj 5. The Yadavas of Devagiri 6. The Maitrakas of Valabhi Select the correct answer using the code given below.

The correct answer is option (b): 1, 3, 4 and 6.

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2021, GS Paper 1, as Question 34. It falls under Ancient History > Post-Gupta & Early Medieval Dynasties.

This question is rated "difficult". It is a challenging question that demands deep subject knowledge and analytical thinking.

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