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There were four dynasties flourising in Tamil Nadu. Three of them were Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas. Which was the fourth?

  1. Kakatiyas

  2. Rashtrakutas

  3. Pallavas

  4. Hoysalas
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Explanation

The four major ancient Tamil dynasties (known as the Moovendhar or Three Crowned Kings plus the Pallavas) were Cheras, Cholas, Pandyas, and Pallavas. The Pallavas, based in Kanchipuram, were the fourth dynasty mentioned in the question. Kakatiyas, Rashtrakutas, and Hoysalas were later or regional dynasties based outside Tamil Nadu (in Andhra/Karnataka/Maharashtra regions).

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