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Capital of Chola-
A. Somnath
B. Madurai
C. Thanjavur
D. Tirupati
Answer - C
Solution
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Thanjavur-
• Capital of Cholas
• At Kaveri River
• Palaces with mandapas or pavilions
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What is true about Rajarajeshvara temple?
i. It was built by Cholas
ii. Architect of the temple carved his name on temple wall
iii. Inside of it massive Durga idol was placed
A. Only i and ii
B. Only i and iii
C. Only ii and iii
D. All of the above
Answer - A
Solution
Points to Know-
• Rajarajeshvara temple built by King Rajaraja Chola
• Its Architect- Kunjaramallan Rajaraja Perunthachchan – Carved his name on temple wall
• Massive Shiva linga is present inside
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At which place in Thanjavur the sthapatis or sculptors make exquisite bronze idols and tall, ornamental bell metal lamps.
A. Madurai
B. Svamimalai
C. Kanchipuram
D. Bhillasvamin
Answer - B
Solution
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At Svamimalai-the sthapatis or sculptors make exquisite bronze idols and tall, ornamental bell metal lamps.
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Which of the following is true about Ajmer?
i. Capital of Chauhan kings
ii. Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti settled here in 15th century
iii. It Became the suba headquarters under the Mughals.
A. Only i and ii
B. Only i and iii
C. Only ii and iii
D. All of the above
Answer - B
Solution
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Ajmer (Temple town)-
• Capital of the Chauhan kings in 12th century
• It became the suba headquarters under the Mughals.
• It provides an excellent example of religious coexistence.
• Khwaja Muinuddin Chishti settled here in 12th century
• It has Pushkar lake
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What is true regarding bronze and bell metal?
A. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin whereas bell metal contains greater proportion of tin than other kinds of bronze
B. Bronze is an alloy of tin and lead whereas bell metal contains greater proportion of tin than other kinds of bronze
C. Bronze is an alloy of copper and tin whereas bell metal contains greater proportion of tin than other kinds of bronze
D. Bronze is an alloy of copper and iron whereas bell metal contains greater proportion of copper than other kinds of bronze
Answer - A
Solution
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• Bronze – alloy of copper and tin.
• Bell metal –contains greater proportion of tin than other kinds of bronze. This produces a bell-like sound.
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Who was called Samanta?
A. Zamindar
B. Architect
C. Farmer
D. Sculptor
Answer - A
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Samanta(zamindar)
• built a fortified palace
• levied taxes on traders, artisans and articles of trade
• sometimes “donated” the “right” to collect these taxes to local temples and “rights” were recorded in inscriptions
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Manigramam was-
A. temple town
B. guild
C. technique used in making bronze idols
D. none of these
Answer - B
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Traders travelled in caravans and formed guilds to protect their interests.
There were several such guilds in south India, the most famous being the Manigramam and Nanadesi.
These guilds traded extensively both within the peninsula and with Southeast Asia and China.
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Saliyar or Kaikkolars were-
A. goldsmiths
B. masons
C. weavers
D. blacksmith
Answer - C
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Which of the following is called gate to Mecca?
A. Surat
B. Hampi
C. Ajmer
D. Massulipattnam
Answer - A
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Which of the following is true regarding Hampi?
A. It is located in Krishna-Tungabhadra basin
B. No cementing agent was used in construction of walls here
C. Mahanavami festival celebrated at Hampi.
D. All of the above
Answer - D
Solution
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• Hampi is Located in Krishna-Tungabhadra basin, which formed the nucleus of the Vijayanagara Empire, founded in 1336.
• It was a well-fortified city.
• No mortar or cementing agent in construction of walls here. Technique used – wedge them together by interlocking
• Temples were hub of cultural activities there
• Mahanavami festival- one of the most important festivals- celebrated at Hampi.
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