Deccan Dynasties And Sangam Dynasty - Study Mode

[#46] Harshvardhana was defeated by
Correct Answer

(B) Pulakesin II

Explanation

Solution: Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha on the banks of Narmada in the winter of 618-619 CE. Pulakeshin entered into a treaty with Harsha, with the Narmada River designated as the border between the Chalukya Empire and that of Harshavardhana.

[#47] After the decline of the Chalukya kingdom of Kalyani at the close of the 12th and of the Chola kingdom at the beginning of the 13th century, the new kingdoms which arose in South India were
Correct Answer

(D) Both A and B above

Explanation

Solution: After the decline of the Chalukya kingdom of Kalyani at the close of the 12th and of the Chola kingdom at the beginning of the 13th century, the new kingdoms which arose in South India were Yadavas of Devagiri and Kakatiyas of Warangal and Hoysalas of Dwarsamudra and Pandyas of Madurai.

[#48] Which of the following was the capital of the Chola Kings?
Correct Answer

(B) Tanjore

Explanation

Solution: Thanjavur became the capital of the Imperial Chola Dynasty. Vijayalaya was the founder of Chola dynasty. He captured Tanjore in 850 A.D.

[#49] Which Chola king founded the city of Puhar?
Correct Answer

(D) Karikala

Explanation

Solution: Puhar is a town of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Kaveripatnam. It was founded by Chola King Karikala Puhar served as the capital of the early Chola kings. Karikala was a Tamil Chola king who ruled southern India. He is attributed to the conquest of the whole of India up to the Himalayas and the construction of the flood banks of the river Kaveri. He is recognised as the greatest of the Early Cholas.

[#50] Where is the Brihadeshwar temple built during the Chola period located?
Correct Answer

(C) Thanjavur

Explanation

Solution: Brihadeshwar temple is located Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is also known as Periya Kovil, RajaRajeswara Temple and Rajarajeswaram. It is one of the largest temples in India. Brihadeshwara is an example of Hindu architecture from South India from the Chola period.