Kingdoms of South India

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Kingdoms of South India: Overview

This topic covers concepts, such as Vakatakas, Chalukya Dynasty, Hoysalas of Dvarasamudra, Chola Dynasty, Rajendra Chola, Rashtrakuta Dynasty, Pallava Dynasty & Cave Architecture at Ellora and Elephanta during Rashtrakuta Dynasty etc.

Important Questions on Kingdoms of South India

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Who founded the city of Mahabalipuram?

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Which Chola ruler invaded territories in Ganga Valley and Sri Lanka? 

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During the Chola Empire, the term “Pallichchhandam” was used in reference with the _____.

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The Brihadeshwara temple at Gangaikonda was built during the rule of the_____.

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Who was the founder of the Kanva dynasty?

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In which state, the Chola period inscription that mention about 'Sabhas' is found? 

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During the Chola period, what was the land gifted to temples known as? 

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Which of the following rulers is the founder of Chola Dynasty? 

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Read the given statements and identify the correct option related to them:

A. It has Mukhamantapa and Garbhagruha with a Nandi idol in front of this historical temple.

B. Garbhagruha on top of the Garbhagruha is a special feature of this temple.

C. Henry cousins, the art critic observed the sculpture of Garuda on the door of Garbhagruha and called it a Vaishnava temple.

D. Since a saint lived here for a number of days people called it in his name.

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Which of the following Chinese Bhuddhist travellers visited Chalukya Kingdom?

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Who is the founder of Chalukyas Dynasty?

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Fahien, a Chinese traveler, visited the court of Pulakeshin II. 

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_____ was the Persian king who sent his ambassador to the court of Pulakeshin II. 

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_____ started the Chalukya Vikrama era in _____ A.D. 

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Both _____ and _____ travellers visited the kingdom of Chalukya of Badami. 

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Pulakeshin II appointed _____ to govern Gujarat province. 

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Pulakeshin II appointed his brother Vishnuvardhan, as the head of _____ province. 

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_____ earned the title of Dakshinapatheshwara. 

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King Pulakeshin II and King Harshawardhan fought on the banks of river _____. 

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_____ was the most powerful king of the Chalukya dynasty.