Among the options, three have similar properties. Find out the word not matching with the others.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Chandelas
Option (1) Pallavas — a South Indian dynasty with its capital at Kanchipuram (Tamil Nadu), builders of the Mamallapuram temples.
Option (2) Cheras — a South Indian dynasty that ruled the Malabar coast, in present-day Kerala.
Option (3) Cholas — a South Indian dynasty of the Kaveri delta (Tamil Nadu), with capitals at Thanjavur and Gangaikondacholapuram.
Option (4) Chandelas — a Rajput dynasty of Bundelkhand in central India, known for the temples of Khajuraho, so the Chandelas are the odd one out among three South Indian dynasties.