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PALLAVAS ​

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