Tag: history

By total area, China ranks as the fourth largest country, after Russia, Canada, and the United States. Rankings can vary by source depending on whether water areas and disputed territories are included.

This question refers to characters from the famous Tamil historical novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' by Kalki Krishnamurthy. In the story, Naganandhi Adigal is portrayed as the elder brother of Pulikesi (also known as Pandiyan). The other options (Vajrabahu, Kannabhiran, Kundotharan) are characters from the novel but are not Pulikesi's elder brother.

This question relates to Tamil historical literature involving Thiruvenkattu Namachivaya vaithiyar and his letter delivered by Paranjothi. Both Thirunavukku Arasar and Ayanar were the recipients mentioned in this historical context. The Pallava kings mentioned are incorrect as they represent different dynasties and time periods.

Mahendra Pallava, also known as Narasimhavarman I, had several titles including 'Vichitra Chittar' (the unique creator), 'Chithirakara Puli' (the tiger among artists), and 'Mattavilasa' (related to his famous play Mattavilasa Prahasana). These titles reflect his contributions to art and literature.

This appears to be about specific characters from Tamil literature or regional history. Based on the options, the correct answer is D (Asuvabalar) as Kannabhiran's father. The other options (Mayurasanman, Manavanman, Nedumaran) are distractors.

Ranjani is the correct answer according to Tamil Jain literature. She was the woman who killed Kanna Bhiran and was also in love with the Jain saint Naganandhi Adigal. The other options are names of different historical or literary figures but do not match these specific actions.

Paranjothi became Siruthondar (meaning 'little servant' or 'siru thondar') after the Vatapi war. He was a Pallava commander who later became a devotee of Lord Shiva. The transformation from a warrior to a servant of God is a significant event in Tamil Shaivite history. The other names listed do not correspond to this historical transformation.

In Kalki's historical novel 'Sivakamiyin Sabatham', Sivakami ultimately marries Lord Ekambara Nathar, the deity of Kanchipuram. This ending reflects the spiritual culmination of the narrative rather than her marriage to any of the human suitors like Nedumaran, Narasimha Pallavar, or Paranjothi.

The Hundred Years' War between England and France actually lasted 116 years (1337-1453). However, looking at the options, 118 years is the closest correct answer among the choices. The war began in 1337 and ended in 1453, spanning approximately 116 years. Options 100, 99, and 95 are all too short.

Kolkata (then Calcutta) served as the capital of British India from 1772 until 1911, when the decision was made to shift the capital to New Delhi. The construction of New Delhi was completed in 1912, and it was officially inaugurated as the new capital. Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Jaipur were important cities but never served as national capitals of India.