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Deccan Dynasties and Sangam Dynasty Quiz

(68 Question & Answers)

  • 61
    _________ was referred to as the land handed to Brahmanas in accordance with the kinds of land listed in the Chola inscriptions.

    • A
      Vellanvagai done clear
    • B
      Brahmadeya done clear
    • C
      Shalabhoga done clear
    • D
      Devadana done clear
    FAQ
    What was the land gifted to Brahmanas called?
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    Brahmadeya refers to the land that Brahmins received as a gift during the Chola era.

  • 62
    The Chola king who controlled the Ganges and earned the title "Gangai Konda Cholan" was:

    • A
      Rajaraja Chola done clear
    • B
      Rajendra Chola I done clear
    • C
      Rajadhiraja Chola done clear
    • D
      Kulattunga done clear
    FAQ
    Who is known as Gangaikonda Chola?
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    Rajendra Chola I succeeded Rajaraja Chola I as the Chola ruler of South India in 1014 CE. Because he overthrew the kingdoms close to the Ganga and established Gangaikonda Cholapuram as a new capital, he was given the name Gangaikondachola.

  • 63
    In South Indian history, the Sangam Age stands for:

    • A
      The period of Aryanisation of South India done clear
    • B
      A period when an assembly of a college of Tamil poets was held at Madurai done clear
    • C
      A literary-cultural phase of the Tamilham during the first three centuries of the Christian era done clear
    • D
      Both B and C above done clear
    FAQ
    What is the Sangam Period in South Indian history?
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    In south India, the Sangam Age lasted from the third century BC until the third century AD. According to Tamil traditions, there were three Sangams held in ancient South India named Muchchangam. The Pandya rulers of Madurai provided these Sangams with the royal support they needed to flourish.

  • 64
    Who established the Rashtrakuta kingdom?

    • A
      Danti Durga (Danti Varman) done clear
    • B
      Amoghavarsh done clear
    • C
      Govinda III done clear
    • D
      Indra III done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the greatest king of Rashtrakuta dynasty?
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    Amoghavarsha I was a Rashtrakuta emperor, the most powerful ruler of the state in the Rashtrakuta dynasty, and an outstanding Indian emperor.

  • 65
    What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the Qutub Minar complex most famous for?

    • A
      Proverbial height done clear
    • B
      Skilful stone cutting done clear
    • C
      Excellent quality steel done clear
    • D
      Statue of Buddha on top done clear
    FAQ
    In which place is the iron pillar of the Gupta age found?
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    The Quwwat-ul-Islam mosque at the Qutub Complex in New Delhi is where you can find the Delhi Iron Pillar. The die-struck three-stanza, six-line Sanskrit inscription, which is located about 7 feet away from the stone platform, provides information about the pillar's past.

  • 66
    Which of the following claims is true? I. Pulakeshin I was the first ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. II. Harshavardhana attacked the Chalukya territory during 608-642 AD? III. Vikramaditya I died in 608 A.D

    • A
      All are correct done clear
    • B
      Only I done clear
    • C
      Only II,III done clear
    • D
      Only I, III done clear
    FAQ
    Who was called Vatapikonda?
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    The Pallava King who governed South India between 630 and 668 AD is named Narsimhavarman. He obtained Badami and the title of "Vatapikonda" as a result of his victory over the Chalukya King.

  • 67
    Pulakesin-II was the most powerful ruler of the:

    • A
      Cholas of Tamil Nadu done clear
    • B
      Chalukyas of Badami done clear
    • C
      Chalukyas Kalyani done clear
    • D
      Pallavas of Kanchi done clear
    FAQ
    Who was the greatest ruler of the Chalukyas?
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    Most people agree that the most prominent king of the dynasty was Vikramaditya VI. He founded the Vikrama Period and eliminated the ancient Saka era commencing at the very beginning of his fifty-year rule.

  • 68
    Which of the following was the Rashtrakutas' initial capital?

    • A
      Sopara done clear
    • B
      Ellora done clear
    • C
      Vatapi done clear
    • D
      Ajanta done clear
    FAQ
    Who founded Rashtrakutas dynasty?
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    Rashtrakutas Dynasty was founded by Dantidurga. By fighting Chalukya King Kirtivarma, he is supposed to have taken control of Kalinga, Kosala, Kanchi, Srisril, Malava, Lata, etc., and seized Maharashtra.
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