South Indian Dynasties MCQs for Patwari
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Patwari — Ancient Period — South Indian Dynasties
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Question 1 of 20
Who was the founder of the Chola Dynasty (Imperial Cholas)?
Question 2 of 20
The Korangnath temple at Srinivasanallur, famous for its sculptures, was built by which Chola ruler?
Question 3 of 20
Consider the following statements regarding the Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I: I. He was a learned scholar and assumed the title 'Mattavilasa'. II. He wrote the play 'Mattavilasa Prahasana'. III. He defeated Pulakeshin II. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Question 4 of 20
The capital of the Pallava dynasty was:
Question 5 of 20
Which two sages are credited with taking Vedic culture to South India for the first time?
Question 6 of 20
Which Chola ruler completely conquered Sri Lanka by defeating Mahendra V?
Question 7 of 20
Religious paintings related to Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Lord Shiva are found on the walls of temples from which dynasty?
Question 8 of 20
The battle of Koppam was fought between:
Question 9 of 20
Match the following Sangam Chairmen with their respective Sangams: 1. First Sangam 2. Second Sangam 3. Third Sangam A. Nakkirar B. Agastya Rishi C. Tolkappiyar
Question 10 of 20
Identify the correct chronological order of the following Pallava rulers: 1. Mahendravarman I 2. Simhavishnu 3. Narasimhavarman I 4. Nandivarman II
Question 11 of 20
Which dynasty organized/patronized the Sangam assemblies?
Question 12 of 20
Who composed the Aihole Inscription?
Question 13 of 20
The 'Nandivarman II Style' of Pallava architecture marks the: I. Fourth phase of temple architecture. II. Decline in Pallava architectural grandeur. III. Construction of Mukteshwara Temple. Select the correct option:
Question 14 of 20
What title is given to Harshavardhana in the Aihole Inscription?
Question 15 of 20
The 'Gangaikondacholeshwar' temple was built by which Chola ruler to commemorate his victory up to the Ganga river?
Question 16 of 20
Which classical Sanskrit writer adorned the court of Pallava ruler Simhavishnu?
Question 17 of 20
Who defeated the Chalukya, Pandya, and Chera rulers?
Question 18 of 20
During the reign of which Chola ruler was the Bay of Bengal referred to as the 'Chola Lake'?
Question 19 of 20
The book 'Manasollasa', written by the Chalukya ruler Someshvara III, primarily deals with which of the following subjects?
Question 20 of 20