Deccan and the South in Ancient India
Deccan and the South in Ancient India: Overview
This topic covers concepts, such as Chola Dynasty, Pallava Dynasty, Rashtrakuta Dynasty, and Deccan Sultanates.
Important Questions on Deccan and the South in Ancient India
Which part of India did the Nizams of the Asaf Jahi dynasty rule?

The Archaeological Survey of lndia (ASI) has put up a chain barricade to prevent people from touching or climbing the iconic stone chariot in Hampi. In which century and under which ruler was the stone chariot built?
1. Century during the rule of Devaraya one of the rulers of the Vijayanagara Empire.
2. Century, Rajendra Chola of the Chola dynasty

An Century inscription, in Telugu, was recently discovered in a village in Kadapa district in Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following dynasties were ruling the area covering Cuddapah, Anantapur, Kurnool and Chitoor districts in the period?

In the context of Chola dynasty, consider the following statements:
I. Cholas established their empire on the ruins of Pallavas of Kanchi.
2. Variyam was one of the general assemblies of Cholas.
3. The cluster of villages in the Chola Kingdom was called Valanadu.
4. Chidambram was one of the prominent mercantile communities under the Cholas.
Select the code for correct statements:

Who built the magnificent cave temples 'Ratha' in Mahabalipuram?

The third battle of Panipat was fought between which of the following two?

The Battle of Karnal in was fought between Nadir Shah and whom among the following?

Consider the following statements:
. Bimbisara had founded Pataliputra.
. Vaiji was the ancient name of north Bihar.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who among the following Rashtrakuta rulers is known to have made the “Haryana garbha-dana” at Ujjaini?

The Ratha temples at Mahabalipuram were built by:

What did the term 'Shalabhoga' stand for, with respect to revenue administration under the Imperial Cholas?

The bronze statue of Nataraja of the Chola period has _____ hands.

Who was the founder of Pala Dynasty?

Which Chola ruler was popularly called ‘Victor of the Ganges’?

Which of the following is the only correct pair as described by Chola inscriptions?

Which of the following was NOT a type of sacrifice performed by kings in ancient India to establish their position?

Which dynasty built the pancha rathas of Mahabalipuram?

King Harshvardhana ascended the throne of Thaneswar and Kannauj of the death of his brother, _____.

Which one of the following was a temple built by the Chola Kings?

Which year witnessed the rise of the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and surrounding areas?
