Question

Who was the last King of Karnata dynasty?
1. Harisimha
2. Ramsimha
3. Matisimha
4. Shyamsimha
5. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Harisimha

The correct answer is Harisimha.

• Harisimhadeva also called Hari Singh Deva who was the last ruler of the Karnat dynasty.
• He ruled from 1304 to 1324. His rule is considered a landmark point for the history of Mithila.
• He introduced several social changes such as the 4-class system for Maithil Brahmin and the Panji system was developed.

• Karnata or Karnat dynasty was established by Nanyadev in 1097 CE and was a Maithil dynasty.
• It had two capitals in the Simraungadh, the Bara district of Nepal, and Darbhanga, Bihar.
• Darbhanga was chosen as the second capital during the rule of Gangadeva.
• The Karnat dynasty ruled from 1097 CE to 1324 CE and ruled in Tirhut or Mithila in the Bihar state of Nepal and India.
• During the period of the Karnat dynasty, there was an environment of peace for poets, authors, and artists.
• The Maithili language developed immensely during this period and new literature and folk songs were created.
• Nanyadeva established his rule over Simraungadh with the help of Vikramaditya VI, a Chalukya king, and thus he is regarded as the first ruler of this dynasty.