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The finest architecture of the Pallava kingdom is ________.

  1. Konark temple

  2. Shore temple

  3. Madurai Meenakshi temple

  4. All of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Shore temple is the first architecture of Pallava kingdom. It is named so as it overlooks Bay of Bengal at Mahabalipuram, a village south of Chennai in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. It is dated back to 8th century AD. Shore temple is a complex of three temples, one large and two small. It was constructed by the Pallava king Narsimhavarman II, who is also known famously as Rajasimha.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Why did kings destroy temples when they attacked each one another's kingdoms?

  1. A destroyed temple was the symbol of a king's loss of power and wealth

  2. To get access to the valuable and prized artefacts

  3. To gain credit as a powerful personality

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Temples were destroyed by invading rulers as they were a symbol of the power, prestige and wealth of a king. The king was viewed as a representative of God. They were also a large store of treasure and riches. Thus, temples were viewed as targets that were to be attacked in the course of battles.
In the early ninth century, when the Pandyan king Shrimara Shrivallabha invaded Sri Lanka and defeated the king, he removed all the valuables like The statue of the Buddha made entirely of gold in the Jewel Palace and the golden images in the various monasteries.

Sultan Mahmud was not a very important ruler at that time. But by destroying temples he tried to gain credit as a great hero.

Most rulers displayed their political, might and military success by attacking and looting the places of worship of the defeated rulers.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

The temple at Konark has a ________ number of columns.

  1. 130

  2. 140

  3. 150

  4. 110
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

There are around 130 iron pillars/columns giving support to the Sun Temple of Konark at the river Chandrabhaga 30 km from Puri(Orissa). Hence, Option A is correct. Since none of the other numbers correspond to the actual figure, these are incorrect. 

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

In which state is the sun temple of Konark located?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Odisha

  3. Gujarat

  4. Madhya Pradesh
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres northeast from Puri on the coastline of Odisha, India.The temple is attributed to king Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty about 1250 CE.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

Who built the Qutub Minar?

  1. Qutub ud din Aibak

  2. Iltutmish

  3. Muhammad Bin Tughluq

  4. Muhammad Ghori
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Qutub Minar was built in 1193 by Qutab-ud-din Aibak immediately after the defeat of Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. He started construction of the Qutub Minar's first storey around 1192 which was later completed by Iltutmish. The conical tower is an exquisite example of Indo-Islamic Afghan architecture.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

During the _________ dynasty, the Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 AD by _____________.

  1. Chola, Rajendra I

  2. Vijayanagara, Krishnadevaraya

  3. Chola, King Rajarajadeva.

  4. Chandela, King Dhangadeva
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The Kandariya Mahadeva temple dedicated to Shiva was constructed in 999 AD by King Dhangadeva. Around 900 sculptures are carved into this sandstone temple which is built on granite foundation.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places cholas of tanjore forts and temples in medieval period cultural heritage of india

On which high platform of wooden pillars did the Vijayanagara kings hold their Navaratri Puja and their Dussera court?

  1. Chahar Baghs

  2. Mandapas

  3. Mahanavami Dibba

  4. Lotus Mahal
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The most impressive remain of Vijayanagara, the Mahanavami Dibba is a very high platform, of 55feet that is as tall as a five floor building, and 11000 feet in area. Its height was increased at least three times during two hundred years. It did not have a complete building on the top. The platform was covered by cloth shamiana or pandal supported by wooden pillars. On this platform the Vijayanagara kings held their Navaratri Puja and held their Dussera court in which all their subordinate chiefs, nayakas and officers paid their tributes to the Emperor.