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Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

What was the official language of Pallava dynasty?

  1. Sanskrit

  2. Prakrit

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Pallava dynasty is a South Indian dynasty that existed from 275 CE to 897 CE. Pallavas served as feudatories to the Satavahana rulers. The official languages of Pallava dynasty were Sanskrit and Prakrit.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

The Pallava ruler who built the famous Kailash temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mahabalipuram was _______.

  1. Narsimhavarman II

  2. Parmesvarvarman I

  3. Mahendra Varman I

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

Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha, was responsible for the construction of the Kailashnath temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mahabalipuram.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

The Pallava kings were the makers of the rock-cut temples at __________.

  1. Thanjavur

  2. Mahabalipuram

  3. Khajuraho

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

The Pallava kings are renowned for pioneering rock-cut temple architecture, with Mahabalipuram being the most significant site for these structures.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

Which Pallava king responsible for carving the Rathas of Mahabalipuram?

  1. Simhavarma

  2. Mahendravarman-I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Both B&C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The construction of the Rathas at Mahabalipuram was initiated during the reign of Mahendravarman I and continued by his son Narasimhavarman I.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

The Pallava king who adopted the epithet of Vichitrachitta of curious minded was _______.

  1. Mahendravarman I

  2. Narasimhavarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

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

Mahendravarman I was a Pallava king known for his patronage of arts, architecture, and literature. He adopted several titles, including Vichitrachitta, which means curious-minded, reflecting his innovative approach to temple construction.

Multiple choice history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

What is the correct chronological sequence of the under mentioned Pallava kings?
1. Nandivarman II
2. Mahendravarman I
3. Narasimhavarman I
4. Simhavishnu
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 4, 2, 3, 1

  3. 3, 1, 4, 2

  4. 2, 3, 1, 4
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The chronological order is Simhavishnu (reigned c. 575-600), followed by his son Mahendravarman I (c. 600-630), then Narasimhavarman I (c. 630-668), and finally Nandivarman II (c. 731-796). This corresponds to the sequence 4, 2, 3, 1.

Multiple choice the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?

  1. Hoysalas : Dwarasamudra

  2. Pallavas : Vatapi

  3. Pandyas : Madurai

  4. Yadavas : Devagiri
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This should be the correct order:


Empire/Dynasty  Capital
 Hoysalas  Dwarasamudra
 Pallavas  Kanchipuram
 Pandyas  Madurai
 Yadavas  Devagiri

Multiple choice the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

Which one of the following statements about the ebb and flow of religious movements during this period is not correct?

  1. Jainism had become especially connected with the merchants and traders

  2. Tantrism also gained in popularity and became prominent feature of religious life

  3. The orthodox Saivism had become largely associated with the ruling aristocracy

  4. All theological conflicts were connected with the possession and exploitation of land
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The statement that all theological conflicts were connected with land is a broad generalization that is not historically accurate; religious movements were driven by diverse philosophical and social factors.