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Multiple choice history later cholas and pandyas chola dynasty cholas medieval india: south india and the cholas

The Chola inscriptions are found in the following languages:
1. Sanskrit
2. Telugu
3. Tamil
4. Kannada

Their correct sequence in terms of the extent to which they were used (most frequent first, least frequent last) is

  1. 3, 1, 4, 2

  2. 1, 3, 2, 4

  3. 1, 3, 4, 2

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

Chola inscriptions are most frequently found in Tamil, followed by Sanskrit, then Telugu, and finally Kannada.

Multiple choice history later cholas and pandyas chola dynasty cholas medieval india: south india and the cholas

Which of the following are major features of Chola age paintings?
1.They were often done on temple panels
2. They show narrations and aspects related to Lord Shiva
3. They avoid depictions of humans and plants
Select the correct answer using the codes below

  1. 1 and 2 only

  2. 2 and 3 only

  3. 1 and 3 only

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

Chola paintings, such as those found in the Brihadisvara temple, were done on temple walls and depicted religious themes related to Lord Shiva. They did not avoid human or plant depictions.

Multiple choice history later cholas and pandyas chola dynasty cholas medieval india: south india and the cholas

What was the period ruler of Parantaka I?

  1. $890-893$ A.D
  2. $877-898$ A.D
  3. $900-909$ A.D
  4. $907-953$ A.D
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Parantaka Chola I  (907–955) ruled the Chola kingdom in southern India for forty-eight years, annexing Pandya. The best part of his reign was marked by increasing success and prosperity. Parantaka continuing the expansion started by his father, invaded the Pandya kingdom in 910. He captured the Pandyan capital Madurai and assumed the title Madurain-konda (Capturer of Madurai).

Multiple choice history later cholas and pandyas chola dynasty cholas medieval india: south india and the cholas

What was the capital of Cholas?

  1. Kanchi

  2. Tanjore

  3. Paitan

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

Vijayalaya was the founder of the Imperial Chola dynasty which was the beginning of one of the most splendid Empires in Indian history. Vijayalaya, possibly a feudatory of the Pallava dynasty, took an opportunity arising out of a conflict between the Pandya dynasty and Pallava dynasty in c. 850, captured Thanjavur from Muttarayar, and established the imperial line of the medieval Chola Dynasty. Thanjavur became the capital of the Imperial Chola Dynasty.

Multiple choice history later cholas and pandyas chola dynasty cholas medieval india: south india and the cholas

Who was the last Pallava ruler defeated by the Chola ruler Aditya?

  1. Aparajita Varma

  2. Simhavarma

  3. Vijayalaya

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

The Pallava’s rule continued upto the ninth century A.D. However their authority during the ninth century was no longer that of a major power. The last of the Pallavas, Aparajita Varma was defeated by Aditya Chola I by the early tenth century A.D.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

State whether these sentences true (T) or false (F):
All raw materials were available locally. 

  1. True

  2. False
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

In historical contexts, especially regarding industrialization or large-scale construction, it is rarely the case that all raw materials are available locally; trade and transport are usually required.

Multiple choice history architecture as power: forts and sacred places vijayanagara epoch traders, craftspersons and explorers forts and temples in medieval period

With respect to Mughal architecture, what does the term 'chihil sutun' refer to?

  1. The throne of the king

  2. Forty-pillared halls

  3. Abode of the divine

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

Chihil Sutun means "Forty Columns" in Persian language. 
The ceremonial halls of public and private audience (diwan-i-aam or diwan-i-khaas)  were also described as chihil sutun or forty-pillared halls, placed within a large courtyard.
The proportions of this hall, of its columns, and of the engraved arches show high aesthetics and fine craftsmanship. With an impressive facade of nine engraved arch openings, the hall was ornamented with gilded and white shell lime chunam plasterwork.