From the decline of Guptas until the rise of Harshavardhana in the early seventh century, which of the followi

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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.

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Following the decline of the Gupta Empire, various regional powers emerged. The later Guptas continued to rule in Magadha, though with diminished authority. The Pushyabhutis of Thanesar rose to prominence, with Harsha eventually extending his influence significantly. The Maukharis controlled Kannauj, a key political center, and initially allied with the Pushyabhutis. The Maitrakas of Valabhi established a significant kingdom in Gujarat. The Paramaras and Yadavas, while important kingdoms, were primarily based in Central India and the Deccan, respectively, and their main period of dominance was generally later than the early seventh century context for Northern India.