BST Sena Dynasty

Question 2

Describe the Sena Dynasty. When was it established? What was it like? How was it different compared to the previous dynasty?

Answer 2

The Sena Dynasty was established in Bengal as the power of the Pala Dynasty declined or originally belonged to the Karnataka region of south India. They supported Brahmanical Hinduism, the caste system and Sanskrit literature. This was very different from the Pala policy of religious tolerance. The caste system was originally