Question

Who was the founder of Karnata dynasty?
1. Nanyadev
2. Narsimhadev
3. Vijaydev
4. Haridev
5. None of the above/More than one of the above

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Nanyadev

The correct answer is Nanyadev.

• 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.
• Karnat dynasty ruled from 1097 CE to 1324 CE and ruled in Tirhut or Mithila in Bihar state of Nepal and India.
• Nanyadeva established his rule over Simraungadh with the help of Vikramaditya VI, a Chalukya king.
• This marked the beginning of this dynasty. Nanyadeva ruled the Mithila region for 50 years.
• He is known for his courage, generosity, and respect he showed to scholars.
• Scholars often regard him as ‘sons of Mithila’.
• 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.