Deccan Dynasties And Sangam Dynasty MCQ Question and Answer | History MCQ Question

Aihole in Karnataka state, India, is known as Cradle of Indian architecture. It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. The Aihole inscription were written by the court poet and minister Ravi Kirti of Chalukyan king Pulakesin-II.

First view is that it originated in Tamil Nadu during the seventh century and then spread through Karnataka, Maharashtra and spread in almost all parts of Northern / Eastern India by 15th century. In Tamil Nadu, the movement was started by Vaishnava saints {Alvars} and Shaiva saints {Nayanars}

Pallichchhandam - land donated to Jaina institutions.

Nanmanikkatiga is the collection of 100 songs of Vilambi Naganaar and deals conditions / emotions of 4 types of people who cannot sleep in the night and they are thief, lovelorn, after money, and worrying about losing money.

The Chola dynasty (850 - 1279 A.D) was one of the longest ruling dynasties of south India with their capital at Tanjor (Tamil Nadu). It was founded by Vijayalya.

The right match is as follows- Ellora - Rashtrakutas
Mahabalipuram - Pallavas
Meenakshi - Pandyas & Nayaks
Khajuraho - Chandelas

Pala dynasty, ruling dynasty in Bihar and Bengal, India, from the 8th to the 12th century. Its founder, Gopala, was a local chieftain who rose to power in the mid-8th century during a period of anarchy.

The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. The Badami Chalukyas began to assert their independence at the decline of the Kadamba kingdom of Banavasi and rapidly rose to prominence during the reign of Pulakeshin II.

Naaladiyar was composed by Jain monks and the theme is the transient nature of life and youth. It was work of Nalatiyar.

Located near Mount Abu in Rajasthan, Dilwara temples comprise of five Jain temples that are known for its religious and architectural significance. Built between 11th and 13th centuries AD, these temples are one of the finest examples of temples during the reign of Chalukya dynasty. Dilwara Temples are situated near Mount Abu.