The Founder of the Pallava Empire

Test your knowledge about the founder of the Pallava Empire, an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled over parts of South India.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is generally regarded as the founder of the Pallava Empire?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Paramesvaravarman I
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the capital of the Pallava Empire?

  1. Kanchipuram
  2. Mahabalipuram
  3. Uragapura
  4. Vengi
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is known for his contributions to art and architecture?

  1. Mahendravarman I
  2. Narasimhavarman I
  3. Paramesvaravarman I
  4. Nandivarman II
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the name of the famous rock-cut temple complex built by the Pallavas?

  1. Shore Temple
  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple
  3. Kailasa Temple
  4. Meenakshi Temple
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is associated with the Battle of Talakad?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Paramesvaravarman I
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the primary religion of the Pallavas?

  1. Hinduism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Jainism
  4. Sikhism
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is credited with the construction of the Kailasanatha Temple?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Rajasimha Pallava
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Pallava dynasty's last ruler?

  1. Nandivarman II
  2. Aparajita Pallava
  3. Vijayalaya Chola
  4. Parantaka Chola II
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Dantivarman
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Pallava dynasty's first capital?

  1. Kanchipuram
  2. Mahabalipuram
  3. Uragapura
  4. Vengi
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is associated with the construction of the Pancha Rathas?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Rajasimha Pallava
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Pallava dynasty's official language?

  1. Sanskrit
  2. Tamil
  3. Telugu
  4. Kannada
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Perumbudur?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Paramesvaravarman I
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the name of the Pallava dynasty's symbol?

  1. Bull
  2. Lion
  3. Elephant
  4. Tiger
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which Pallava ruler is known for his construction of the Shore Temple?

  1. Simhavishnu
  2. Mahendravarman I
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Rajasimha Pallava