DECCAN DYNASTIES AND SANGAM DYNASTY QUIZ

Which of the following is one of the greatest classics of the Sangam literature?

Pattuppattu

Kural

Tikappiyam

Silapadikaram or Manimekalai

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What is the Mehrauli Pillar in the complex of Qutub Minar Primarily famous for?

Statue of Buddha on top

Proverbial height

Skilful stone cutting

Excellent quality steel

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Who were the patrons of Sangama Literature?

Chandellas

Pandyas

Solankis

Nayakas

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According to the categories of land mentioned in the Chola inscriptions __________ was known as the land of non-Brahmana peasant proprietors?

Vellanvagai

Brahmadeya

Devadana

Shalabhoga

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Mention the centre of the Roman trade during the Sangam Age

Madurai

Musiri

Poompuhar

Arikamedu

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The achievements of Samudragupta have been chronicled in the

Sarnath inscription

Hathigumpha inscription

Girnar inscription

Allahabad pillar inscription

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The capital of Pallavas was

Areot

Malkhed

Banacasi

Kanehi

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Which of the following option is matched?

Khajuraho -- Chandelas

Meenakshi Temple -- Pallavas

Mahabalipuram -- Rashtrakuta

Ellora -- Shakas

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Chalukya king Pulakesin-II was defeated by

Mahendra Varman-I

Parameswara Verman-I

Narasimha Varman-I

Jatila Parantaka

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Which of the following statement (s) is/are not correct about the Sangam literature?

The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of South India

The Sangam literature describes many kings and dynasties of North India

Sangama is compilation of poems by group of poets of different times patronised by many chiefs and kings

Both B & C

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