alleryWhat did matsya nyaya, describing Bengal before Gopala, mean?
ARule of the wise elders
BJustice decided by oath
CBig fish eat small fish
DTax levied on fishermen
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Big fish eat small fish
1. Bengal had no central authority after Shashanka.
2. Petty chiefs fought constantly, a situation called matsya nyaya.
3. It means the big fish eat the small fish.
_Source: Wikipedia, Pala Empire, Establishment_
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