How did the religious patronage of the Sena dynasty differ significantly from that of their predecessors, the Pala dynasty, in early medieval Bengal and Bihar?

Options:

• A: The Senas patronized Vajrayana Buddhism, whereas the Palas were orthodox followers of Jainism.
• B: The Senas actively promoted orthodox Brahmanical Hinduism (Shaivism and Vaishnavism), whereas the Palas were major patrons of Buddhism.
• C: The Senas introduced Islam to eastern India, whereas the Palas patronized Vedic sacrifices.
• D: The Senas completely banned Buddhist institutions, whereas the Palas maintained a secular policy patronizing all religions equally.

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