Deccan Dynasties And Sangam Dynasty - Study Mode
[#51] The Uttaramerur inscription provides information of the administration of the
Correct Answer
(D) Cholas
Explanation
Solution: The Chola kings followed a highly efficient system of' administration. The most important feature of the Chola administration was the local administration at districts, towns and villages level. Uttaramerur inscriptions speak much about the Chola administration.
[#52] During the Sangam Age brisk and nourishing foreign trade was conducted from the south Indian ports of Muziris, Kaveripattnam or Poom-Puhar and Arikamedu to
Correct Answer
(C) Roman World
Explanation
Solution: During, Sangam Age brisk and nourishing foreign trade was conducted from the south Indian ports of Muziris, Kaveripattnam or Poom-Puhar and Arikamedu to Roman World.
[#53] Who were the patrons of Sangama Literature?
Correct Answer
(C) Pandyas
Explanation
Solution: Sangam was the ancient academy, which enabled Tamil poets and authors to gather periodically to publish their work. The Sangam met periodically in the city of Madurai in South India under the patronage of the Pandya kings. The current estimate is that the Sangam period lasted between 400 BCE until 300 CE.
[#54] Which one of the following Chola Kings conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first?
Correct Answer
(B) Rajaraja - I
Explanation
Solution: Rajaraja -I conquered Ceylon (Singhal) first. The period of Chola rule in the island of Sri Lanka began with the invasion in 993 AD, when Raja Raja Chola sent a large Chola army which conquered the Anuradhapura Kingdom, in the north, and added it to the Chola Empire.
[#55] The most distinguished ruler of the Chalukyan dynasty was
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(D) Pulakesin II
Explanation
Solution: Pulakeshin II (610-642 CE) was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India). During his reign, the Chalukya kingdom expanded to cover most of the Deccan region in peninsular India.