Q. Arrange the following Sen rulers of Bengal in ascending chronological order:
1. Ballal Sen
2. Lakshman Sen
3. Hemant Sen
4. Vijaya Sen
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
a) 4, 3, 2, 1
b) 2, 1, 4, 3
c) 1, 2, 3, 4
d) 3, 4, 1, 2
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: d) 3, 4, 1, 2
Explanation:
1. Hemant Sen (c. 1095–1096 CE):
Hemant Sen is considered the founder of the Sen dynasty. He established the dynasty in Bengal after the decline of the Pala Empire. His rule was brief and primarily focused on consolidating power.
2. Vijaya Sen (c. 1096–1159 CE):
Vijaya Sen, the son of Hemant Sen, succeeded him and expanded the kingdom significantly. He is credited with defeating the Palas and establishing a stronghold over Bengal.
3. Ballal Sen (c. 1159–1179 CE):
Ballal Sen, the son of Vijaya Sen, is known for introducing the caste system in Bengal and for his contributions to literature and culture. He was a significant ruler of the dynasty.
4. Lakshman Sen (c. 1179–1206 CE):
Lakshman Sen, the son of Ballal Sen, was the last prominent ruler of the Sen dynasty. His reign saw the invasion of Bakhtiyar Khalji in 1204 CE, which led to the decline of the Sen dynasty and the rise of Muslim rule in Bengal.
3 (Hemant Sen: c. 1095–1096 CE), 4 (Vijaya Sen: c. 1096–1159 CE), 1 (Ballal Sen: c. 1159–1179 CE), 2 (Lakshman Sen: c. 1179–1206 CE)
