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[#211] Who ruled Madurai before British?
Correct Answer

(A) Cholas

Explanation

Solution: The Cholas ruled Madurai from 920 AD till the beginning of the 13th century. In 1223 AD Pandyas regained their kingdom and once again become prosperous. Pandian Kings patronised Tamil language in a great way. During their period, many master-pieces were created.

[#212] Who was the famous queen of Nayak dynasty in Madurai?
Correct Answer

(A) Meenakshi

Explanation

Solution: Meenakshi (1700-1736) was a queen regnant of Madurai Nayak Kingdom between 1731 and 1736. She was the granddaughter-in-law of Rani Mangammal. She was the last ruler in the Madurai Nayaks line.

[#213] Who built Meenakshi Temple?
Correct Answer

(A) Kulasekara Pandya

Explanation

Solution: Madurai Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple was built by King Kulasekara Pandya (1190-1216 CE). He built the main Portions of the three-storeyed gopura at the entrance of Sundareswarar Shrine and the central portion of the Goddess Meenakshi Shrine are some of the earliest surviving parts of the temple.

[#214] Who was the first king of Pandya?
Correct Answer

(C) Nedunjeliyan I

Explanation

Solution: The first Pandyan king who has been mentioned in the Sangam works recovered so far is Nedunjeliyan I, who ruled from the coastal town of Korkai, at the mouth of river Tamraparni.

[#215] Which is the capital of Chola Dynasty?
Correct Answer

(A) Thanjavur

Explanation

Solution: The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya. He took over the Tanjore kingdom in the 8th century and led to the rise of the mighty Cholas by defeating the Pallavas. Tanjore was hence made the first capital of the eminent Chola Empire. Aditya I succeeded Vijayalaya to become the ruler of the empire.