Tag: history

Sunil Gavaskar was the first Indian batsman to score 10,000 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in 1987 against Pakistan in Bangalore. He finished his career with 10,122 runs.

Autocracy is a system of government where one person holds absolute power and makes all decisions without any legal or constitutional constraints. The term comes from Greek words meaning "self" and "power".

Dang is a traditional tribal festival celebrated in the Dangs district of Gujarat, known for its vibrant cultural performances and tribal heritage. It is one of the important folk festivals of the region.

The first woman Chief Minister of South India was actually Janaki Ramachandran (wife of M.G. Ramachandran), who briefly served as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister in 1987, though for only 23 days. J. Jayalalithaa became the first woman CM to complete full terms.

Mohiniyattam is a classical dance form that originated in Kerala and is one of the eight recognized Indian classical dances. It is characterized by graceful, feminine movements and derives its name from the word "Mohini" (enchantress).

The decimal system, including the concept of zero and the place-value system, originated in ancient India. Mathematician Aryabhata and Brahmagupta contributed significantly to its development, which later spread to the Arab world and then to Europe.

Rajendra Chola I conducted successful naval expeditions to Southeast Asia, including the Srivijaya Empire (covering modern-day Indonesia and parts of Sumatra and Java), making option A correct. These campaigns expanded Chola influence and established trade dominance in the region.

Karikala Chola, an early Chola king, built the Kallanai dam across the Kaveri River around 2nd century CE, making option C correct. This ancient dam, still functional today, is considered one of the oldest water-regulation structures in the world and is an engineering marvel.

The Chola dynasty had three major capital cities: Urayur (the earliest capital), Thanjavur (under Rajaraja Chola I), and Gangaikonda Cholapuram (built by Rajendra Chola I), making option C correct. These cities served as administrative centers at different periods of Chola dominance.

Rajaraja Chola I established a powerful naval fleet that conducted overseas conquests, making option A correct. His navy was unprecedented in Indian history at the time, enabling conquests of Sri Lanka, Maldives, and parts of Southeast Asia. His son Rajendra Chola later expanded this naval power further.