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What was the capital of Pallava kingdom? Kanchipuram
What was the native of Pallavas? Tondaimandalam
In which languages did Pallavas issue their earlier inscriptions? Prakrit and Sanskrit
Name the language in which the early Pallava rulers from 250 A.D. to 350 A.D. issued their charters. Prakrit
Name the language in which the Pallava rulers who ruled between 350 A.D. and 550 A.D issued their charters. Sanskrit
Name the language in which the Pallava rulers who ruled from 575 A.D. issued their charters. Sanskrit and Tamil
Name two important charters of Pallavas. Sivaskandavarman and Vijayaskandavarman
Name an important ruler of Pallava kingdom. Vishnugopa
Who defeated Vishnugopa during his South Indian expedition? Samudragupta
Who destroyed the Kalabhras and established the Pallava rule in Tondaimandalam? Simhavishnu
Which Pallava king was converted to Saivism from Jainism by the influence of the Saiva saint, Thirunavukkarasar alias Appar? Mahendravarman I
Where did Mahendravarman I build a Siva temple? Tiruvadi
What are the titles given to Mahendravarman I? Gunabhara, Satyasandha, Chettakari, Chitrakarapuli, Vichitrachitta and Mattavilasa
Who was a great builder of cave temples? Mahendravarman I
Which inscription hails Mahendravarman I as Vichitrachitta? Mandagappattu inscription
Who built temple for Brahma, Vishnu and Siva without the use of bricks, timber, metal and mortar? Mahendravarman I
Who was the author of Mattavilasa Prahasanam? Mahendravarman I
Which Pallava ruler was also known as Mamalla(great wrestler)? Narasimhavarman I
Where can we find the victory of Narasimhavarman I over Pulakesin II in the Battle of Manimangalam? Kuram copper plates
Name the army General of Narasimhavarman I. General Paranjothi
Which Pallava ruler restored the throne to Sri Lankan prince Manavarma? Narasimhavarman I
Name the title given to Narasimhavarman I after he captured and destroyed the Vatapi city. Vatapikonda
Who called Kanchipuram as a big and beautiful city? Hiuen Tsang
How many Buddhist monasteries were there in Kanchipuram? 100
Who was the founder of Mamallapuram? Narasimhavarman I
Who were the successors of Narasimhavarman I? Mahendravarman II and Parameswarvarman I
Which Pallava ruler was known as Rajasimha? Narasimhavarman II
Who built the Shore temple at Mamallapuram and the Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram? Narasimhavarman II
Name the Sanskrit scholar who was adorned by Narasimhavarman II. Dandin
Name the titles assumed by Rajasimha. Sankarabhakta, Vadhyavidyadhara and Agamapriya
Name the successors of Narasimhavarman II. Parameswaravarman II and Nandivarman II.
Who was the last Pallava king defeated by Aditya I? Aparajita
The Pallava state was divided into ____________. Kottams
Who dig the irrigation tanks at Mahendravadi and Mamandoor? Mahendravarman I
Name the land-grants provided to the temples. Devadhana
Name the land-grants provided to the Brahmans. Brahmadeya
In which language did Saiva Nayanmars and the Vaishnava Alwars composed their hymns? Tamil
Capital of Pallavas- Kanchi
Name the popular learning centre in Kanchi. Ghatika at Kanchi
Who was the founder of the Kadamba dynasty? Mayurasarman
Which Kadamba king studied Vedas at Kanchi? Mayurasarman
Name the Buddhist writer who studied at Kanchi. Dinganaga
Who was the Head of the Nalanada University? Dharmapala (native of Kanchi)
Which Sanskrit scholar lived in the time of Simhavishnu? Bharavi
Name the Sanskrit writer who adorned the court of Narasimhavarman II? Dandin
Who composed the Sanskrit play Mattavilasaprahasanam? Mahendravaraman I
Who composed Devaram? Nayanmars
Who composed Nalayradivyaprabandam? Alwars
Who was the translater of Mahabharata as Bharathavenba in Tamil? Perundevanar
Who introduced the rock-cut temples? Mahendravarman I
Name the five rathas which signifies five different styles of temple architecture? Panchapanadava rathas
Name the most popular mandapas of Pallava kingdom? Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa, Tirumurthi Mandapam and Varaha Madapam.
Who introduced the structural temples? Rajasimha
Structural temples were built with ___________ Answer: soft sand rocks
Give two examples of Structural temples. The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi and the Shore temple at Mamallapuram
Name the greatest architectural master piece of the Pallava art. Kailasanatha temple at Kanchi
Where is the ‘Open Art Gallery’ located? Mamallapuram
Which inscription contains a note on the notation of vocal music of Pallava period? Mamandur inscription
Which inscription refers to musical notes and instruments of Pallava period? Kudumianmalai inscription
The Sittannavasal paintings belonged to which dynasty? Pallava dynasty
During whose reign the commentary Dakshinchitra was compiled? Mahendravarman I
Which king had the title Chittirakkarapuli? Mahendravarman I

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