{"id":13263,"date":"2025-09-28T06:55:47","date_gmt":"2025-09-28T05:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/?p=13263"},"modified":"2026-01-28T05:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T05:04:34","slug":"the-southern-kingdoms-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcqsadda.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/28\/the-southern-kingdoms-top-100-mcqs-with-answer-and-explanation\/","title":{"rendered":"The Southern Kingdoms\u00a0Top 100 MCQs With Answer and Explanation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">1. The Satavahanas were also known as?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Andhras<br>B) Vakatakas<br>C) Chalukyas<br>D) Cheras<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The Satavahanas, ruling Deccan (1st century BCE\u20133rd century CE), were referred to as the Andhras in Puranas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">2. The founder of Satavahana dynasty was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Satakarni I<br>B) Simuka<br>C) Gautamiputra Satakarni<br>D) Yajna Sri Satakarni<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Simuka established the dynasty around 1st century BCE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">3. The most famous Satavahana ruler was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pulakesin I<br>B) Gautamiputra Satakarni<br>C) Krishna Deva Raya<br>D) Rajendra Chola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Known for defeating Shakas, expanding empire, and patronizing Brahmanism.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">4. The Satavahana capital was at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Amaravati<br>B) Paithan (Pratishthana)<br>C) Kanchipuram<br>D) Madurai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>   Paithan (Maharashtra) served as their capital.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">5. The Satavahanas issued coins mostly made of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gold<br>B) Silver<br>C) Lead and copper<br>D) Iron<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They were among the earliest to issue lead coins.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">6. The early Tamil kingdoms mentioned in Sangam literature are?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chola, Chera, Pandya<br>B) Pallava, Chalukya, Rashtrakuta<br>C) Satavahana, Chola, Yadava<br>D) Vijayanagara, Bahmani<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  These three formed the Muvendar (three crowned kings of Tamilakam).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">7. The capital of the early Cholas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Tanjavur<br>B) Uraiyur<br>C) Kanchipuram<br>D) Madurai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The ancient Chola capital before the imperial period.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">8. The capital of the early Pandyas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Madurai<br>B) Korkai<br>C) Tiruchirapalli<br>D) Uraiyur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Madurai was the ancient capital of the Pandyas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">9. The Cheras had their capital at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Karur<br>B) Muziris<br>C) Madurai<br>D) Kanchipuram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Karur (in present Tamil Nadu) was capital; Muziris was their important port.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">10. The Chera emblem was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fish<br>B) Bow<br>C) Tiger<br>D) Lotus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Bow symbolized the Chera dynasty.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">11. The Chola emblem was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fish<br>B) Bow<br>C) Tiger<br>D) Bull<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Tiger symbolized Chola power.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">12. The Pandya emblem was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fish<br>B) Tiger<br>C) Bow<br>D) Elephant<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The fish was the emblem of the Pandyas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">13. The Sangam literature was written in which language?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sanskrit<br>B) Tamil<br>C) Prakrit<br>D) Pali<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It is the earliest Tamil literature (3rd century BCE\u20133rd century CE).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">14. The Sangam assemblies were held at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kanchipuram<br>B) Uraiyur<br>C) Madurai<br>D) Karur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Three Sangams (literary assemblies) are believed to have been held there.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">15. Which Pallava king assumed the title Mahamalla?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Mahendravarman I<br>B) Narasimhavarman I<br>C) Nandivarman II<br>D) Dantivarman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Known for defeating Chalukyas and building Mahabalipuram temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">16. Who was the founder of Pallava dynasty?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nandivarman<br>B) Simhavishnu<br>C) Mahendravarman I<br>D) Narasimhavarman II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He revived Pallava power in late 6th century CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">17. The rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram were built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pandyas<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Pallavas<br>D) Satavahanas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Built under Narasimhavarman I and Narasimhavarman II.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">18. The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)<br>B) Mahendravarman I<br>C) Nandivarman<br>D) Rajaraja Chola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Example of structural temple architecture.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">19. The Kailasanatha temple at Kanchipuram was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Cholas<br>B) Pallavas<br>C) Pandyas<br>D) Cheras<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Narasimhavarman II built it in Dravidian style.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">20. Which Pallava ruler defeated Pulakesin II (Chalukya)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Simhavishnu<br>B) Mahendravarman I<br>C) Narasimhavarman I<br>D) Narasimhavarman II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He captured Vatapi (Badami) in 642 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">21. The famous Chinese traveler who visited Pallava kingdom was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Fa-Hien<br>B) Xuanzang (Hs\u00fcan-tsang)<br>C) Al-Biruni<br>D) Marco Polo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He visited Kanchipuram during Narasimhavarman I\u2019s reign.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">22. The title \u201cVatapikonda\u201d (conqueror of Vatapi) was assumed by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Mahendravarman I<br>B) Narasimhavarman I<br>C) Rajaraja Chola<br>D) Krishna Deva Raya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  After defeating Chalukya Pulakesin II at Vatapi.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">23. Which Pallava king adopted Jainism in his later life?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Mahendravarman I<br>B) Simhavishnu<br>C) Narasimhavarman I<br>D) Dantivarman<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Though initially a Shaivite, he turned to Jainism later.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">24. The Mandagapattu inscription speaks about the construction of temples without brick, wood, metal or mortar. It is attributed to?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Simhavishnu<br>B) Mahendravarman I<br>C) Narasimhavarman I<br>D) Rajaraja Chola<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Marks the beginning of rock-cut architecture by Pallavas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">25. The Pallava style of architecture was later adopted and developed by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rashtrakutas<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Vijayanagara rulers<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Pallava innovations in Dravidian architecture influenced later dynasties.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Chalukyas of Badami (6th\u20138th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">26. The founder of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pulakesin I<br>B) Pulakesin II<br>C) Kirtivarman I<br>D) Vikramaditya I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He established Chalukya power around 543 CE, with Badami (Vatapi) as capital.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">27. The most famous Chalukya ruler was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pulakesin I<br>B) Pulakesin II<br>C) Vikramaditya II<br>D) Mangalesha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He defeated Harsha on the Narmada, extended empire in Deccan.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">28. The Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang visited India during the reign of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Harsha<br>B) Pulakesin II<br>C) Narasimhavarman I<br>D) Dantidurga<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He described Pulakesin\u2019s rule as prosperous and efficient.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">29. Pulakesin II was defeated by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Harsha<br>B) Narasimhavarman I (Pallava)<br>C) Rajaraja Chola<br>D) Krishna Deva Raya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He captured Vatapi (642 CE). Pulakesin probably died in this battle.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">30. The Chalukyan ruler who captured Kanchipuram from Pallavas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vikramaditya II<br>B) Pulakesin II<br>C) Kirtivarman II<br>D) Pulakesin I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He defeated Pallavas and captured Kanchipuram in 8th century CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">31. The Chalukyas were great patrons of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagara architecture<br>B) Vesara style of architecture<br>C) Dravidian style only<br>D) Indo-Islamic style<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Fusion of Nagara and Dravidian elements, seen at Aihole and Pattadakal.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">32. The temple known as the \u201cCradle of Indian Temple Architecture\u201d is?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kailasanatha temple, Kanchi<br>B) Lad Khan temple, Aihole<br>C) Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram<br>D) Virupaksha temple, Hampi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Early Chalukyan temple at Aihole, Karnataka.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">33. The Chalukya inscriptions were issued in which language?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sanskrit<br>B) Prakrit<br>C) Kannada and Sanskrit<br>D) Tamil<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They used both languages in inscriptions and administration.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Rashtrakutas (8th\u201310th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">34. Who was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna I<br>B) Dantidurga<br>C) Amoghavarsha I<br>D) Govinda III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He overthrew the Chalukyas of Badami in 753 CE and founded Rashtrakuta rule.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">35. The capital of Rashtrakutas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Badami<br>B) Devagiri<br>C) Manyakheta<br>D) Kalyani<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It remained their capital during most of their rule.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">36. The Rashtrakuta ruler who built the famous Kailasanatha temple at Ellora was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dantidurga<br>B) Krishna I<br>C) Govinda III<br>D) Amoghavarsha I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He built the rock-cut Kailasa temple at Ellora, a masterpiece of Indian art.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">37. The Rashtrakuta ruler considered equal to Ashoka for his religious tolerance was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Krishna II<br>B) Amoghavarsha I<br>C) Govinda III<br>D) Indra III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He was a scholar and patron of Jainism, compared to Ashoka for tolerance.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">38. The Rashtrakuta king who defeated the Pratiharas and Palas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Govinda III<br>B) Dantidurga<br>C) Amoghavarsha I<br>D) Krishna II<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He led successful campaigns in north India, establishing Rashtrakuta power.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">39. The Rashtrakutas patronized which Kannada work?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kavirajamarga<br>B) Manimekalai<br>C) Silappadikaram<br>D) Rajatarangini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Written by Srivijaya under Amoghavarsha\u2019s patronage, earliest Kannada literary work.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">40. The Rashtrakuta empire declined in the 10th century due to?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Defeat by Cholas and Later Chalukyas<br>B) Invasions of Turks<br>C) Mongols<br>D) Pallavas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Weak successors and pressure from Cholas and Chalukyas ended Rashtrakuta rule.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Later Chalukyas of Kalyani (10th\u201312th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">41. The Later Chalukyas had their capital at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Badami<br>B) Manyakheta<br>C) Kalyani (Basavakalyan)<br>D) Devagiri<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Their rule is also called Western Chalukyas of Kalyani.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">42. The founder of the Later Chalukyas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Tailapa II<br>B) Vikramaditya VI<br>C) Pulakesin I<br>D) Krishna I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He revived Chalukya power in late 10th century by defeating Rashtrakutas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">43. The greatest ruler of Later Chalukyas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Tailapa II<br>B) Somesvara I<br>C) Vikramaditya VI<br>D) Jagadhekamalla<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He issued the famous Chalukya-Vikrama era (1076 CE) and ruled successfully.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">44. The Later Chalukyas contributed to which style of temple architecture?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagara<br>B) Dravida<br>C) Vesara (Kalyani style)<br>D) Indo-Islamic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Intermediate style, seen in Lakkundi, Gadag temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Hoysalas (11th\u201314th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">45. The founder of Hoysala dynasty was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vishnuvardhana<br>B) Sala<br>C) Ballala I<br>D) Narasimha I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  According to legend, he killed a tiger (Hoy-sala means \u201cStrike, Sala\u201d), founding dynasty in 11th century.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">46. The most important Hoysala ruler was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vishnuvardhana<br>B) Ballala II<br>C) Narasimha I<br>D) Sala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He shifted capital to Belur, expanded empire, and built famous temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">47. The capital of Hoysalas was initially at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Dwarasamudra (Halebidu)<br>B) Belur<br>C) Srirangapatna<br>D) Mysore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Later shifted to Halebidu (Dwarasamudra).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">48. The famous Chennakesava temple at Belur was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vishnuvardhana<br>B) Ballala II<br>C) Narasimha II<br>D) Krishnadeva Raya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Built in 1117 CE to commemorate his victory over Cholas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">49. The Hoysaleswara temple at Halebidu was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vishnuvardhana<br>B) Ballala II<br>C) Narasimha I<br>D) Sala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  A great example of Hoysala art, dedicated to Shiva.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">50. The Hoysalas are famous for which style of temple architecture?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagara<br>B) Dravidian<br>C) Vesara with star-shaped (stellate) plans<br>D) Indo-Islamic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu show intricate sculptures, soapstone use, and star-shaped plans.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Imperial Cholas (9th\u201313th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">51. Who is regarded as the real founder of the Imperial Chola dynasty?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vijayalaya Chola<br>B) Rajaraja Chola I<br>C) Rajendra Chola I<br>D) Kulottunga I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He captured Tanjavur in 9th century CE and revived Chola power.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">52. The greatest Chola ruler was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajendra Chola I<br>B) Rajaraja Chola I<br>C) Kulottunga I<br>D) Vijayalaya<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He expanded Chola empire, reformed administration, and promoted art.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">53. The Brihadeshwara temple at Tanjavur was built by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajendra Chola I<br>B) Rajaraja Chola I<br>C) Kulottunga I<br>D) Aditya I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Completed in 1010 CE, a UNESCO site and example of Dravidian architecture.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">54. Rajendra Chola I is famous for?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Conquest of Kalinga<br>B) Naval expeditions to Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia<br>C) Construction of Gangaikonda Cholapuram<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He carried Chola power overseas and built new capital Gangaikonda Cholapuram.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">55. Rajendra Chola I assumed the title?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chola Chakravarti<br>B) Gangaikonda Chola<br>C) Vatapikonda<br>D) Samrat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  After successful campaign up to the Ganges.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">56. The Cholas developed which administrative system?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Centralized monarchy only<br>B) Local self-government in villages<br>C) Feudal system<br>D) Zamindari<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Chola inscriptions mention Ur, Sabha, Nagaram \u2013 village assemblies.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">57. The famous Uttaramerur inscription relates to?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Military campaigns<br>B) Chola village administration<br>C) Temple construction<br>D) Trade with China<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Describes qualifications for members of village assemblies.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">58. The Chola navy was strongest under?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vijayalaya<br>B) Rajaraja I<br>C) Rajendra I<br>D) Kulottunga I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He launched naval expeditions to Sri Lanka, Sumatra, Java.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">59. The decline of the Cholas began after?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rajendra I<br>B) Kulottunga I<br>C) Rajaraja I<br>D) Aditya I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  After his reign, Chola power gradually declined and was replaced by Pandyas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Later Pandyas (13th\u201314th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">60. The Later Pandyas rose to prominence after decline of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Pallavas<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Rashtrakutas<br>D) Hoysalas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  With Chola decline in 13th century, Pandyas revived under Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">61. The capital of Later Pandyas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Madurai<br>B) Tanjavur<br>C) Kanchi<br>D) Belur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Madurai remained their stronghold.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">62. The Pandya king who expanded up to Sri Lanka was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kadungon<br>B) Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan I<br>C) Rajasimha<br>D) Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He revived Pandya glory, expanded territory, and patronized temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">63. The Later Pandya kingdom declined due to invasions of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Cholas<br>B) Khaljis (Malik Kafur)<br>C) Bahmanis<br>D) Vijayanagara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Malik Kafur invaded Madurai in 1311, weakening the Pandyas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Kakatiyas (12th\u201314th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">64. The Kakatiya kingdom was based in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Andhra region<br>B) Tamil Nadu<br>C) Kerala<br>D) Karnataka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Capital at Warangal, they ruled Telangana and Andhra.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">65. The most famous Kakatiya ruler was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rudradeva<br>B) Ganapati Deva<br>C) Prataparudra II<br>D) Rudrama Devi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  One of the few female rulers in South India (1262\u20131289 CE).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">66. The capital of Kakatiyas was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Amaravati<br>B) Warangal<br>C) Devagiri<br>D) Madurai<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Fortified capital with unique architecture.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">67. Rudrama Devi was succeeded by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Ganapati Deva<br>B) Prataparudra II<br>C) Harihara<br>D) Bukka<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He ruled until Kakatiya defeat by Delhi Sultanate forces.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">68. The Kakatiya kingdom fell after invasion by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Malik Kafur<br>B) Muhammad bin Tughlaq<br>C) Qutb Shahi rulers<br>D) Babur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Repeated invasions ended Kakatiya power by 1323 CE.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Yadavas of Devagiri (12th\u201314th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">69. The Yadavas of Devagiri ruled over present-day?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Tamil Nadu<br>B) Maharashtra<br>C) Kerala<br>D) Andhra<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Devagiri (Daulatabad) was their capital.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">70. The famous Yadava ruler who patronized Sanskrit and Marathi literature was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Bhillama V<br>B) Jaitugi<br>C) Singhana II<br>D) Krishna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He was the most powerful Yadava king (1210\u20131247 CE).\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><strong>71. The Yadava kingdom ended after conquest by?<br><\/strong><\/mark>A) Khaljis (Alauddin)<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Bahmani rulers<br>D) Vijayanagara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Alauddin captured Devagiri in 1294, weakening the Yadavas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Reddis of Kondavidu (14th\u201315th century CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">72. The Reddi kingdom was established in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Karnataka<br>B) Tamil Nadu<br>C) Andhra Pradesh<br>D) Kerala<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Founded in early 14th century after fall of Kakatiyas.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">73. The founder of Reddi kingdom was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Prolaya Vema Reddi<br>B) Rudradeva<br>C) Bukka Raya<br>D) Harihara<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He set up Reddi rule in Kondavidu.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">74. The Reddis were known for promoting?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Urdu<br>B) Telugu literature and culture<br>C) Persian administration<br>D) Buddhism<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They supported Telugu poets and temple building.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">75. The Reddi kingdom was eventually absorbed into?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vijayanagara Empire<br>B) Bahmani Kingdom<br>C) Mughal Empire<br>D) Marathas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Vijayanagara rulers annexed the Reddi territories in 15th century.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Vijayanagara Empire (1336\u20131565 CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">76. The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Harihara and Bukka<br>B) Krishnadeva Raya<br>C) Deva Raya II<br>D) Saluva Narasimha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They established the empire under the blessings of saint Vidyaranya of Sringeri.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">77. The capital city of Vijayanagara was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Belur<br>B) Halebidu<br>C) Hampi<br>D) Kanchipuram<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Situated on the banks of Tungabhadra, now a UNESCO site.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">78. The greatest ruler of Vijayanagara Empire was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Harihara I<br>B) Krishnadeva Raya<br>C) Saluva Narasimha<br>D) Deva Raya I<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Belonged to Tuluva dynasty; ruled 1509\u20131529 CE; peak of Vijayanagara glory.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">79. Krishnadeva Raya wrote which famous Telugu work?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Kavirajamarga<br>B) Amuktamalyada<br>C) Manimekalai<br>D) Rajatarangini<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Written in Telugu, it describes his ideas on kingship and administration.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">80. The famous Ashtadiggajas were?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Eight great generals<br>B) Eight great ministers<br>C) Eight great poets in Krishnadeva Raya\u2019s court<br>D) Eight temple architects<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They enriched Telugu literature; included Allasani Peddana, Nandi Timmana, Tenali Rama.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">81. The ruler of Vijayanagara who defeated the Bahmani Sultans and the Gajapati of Orissa was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Harihara I<br>B) Krishnadeva Raya<br>C) Deva Raya II<br>D) Saluva Narasimha<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He secured victories and expanded empire to its maximum extent.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">82. The Battle of Talikota (1565) was fought between?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Vijayanagara Empire vs Cholas<br>B) Vijayanagara Empire vs Bahmani Sultanate<br>C) Vijayanagara Empire vs Deccan Sultanates (Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmadnagar, Bidar, Berar)<br>D) Vijayanagara vs Mughals<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The combined forces of the Sultanates defeated Vijayanagara \u2192 city of Hampi destroyed.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">83. The dynasty to which Krishnadeva Raya belonged was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Sangama<br>B) Saluva<br>C) Tuluva<br>D) Aravidu<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  The third dynasty of Vijayanagara Empire.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">84. Which Italian traveler visited Vijayanagara during Krishnadeva Raya\u2019s reign?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Marco Polo<br>B) Domingo Paes<br>C) Nicolo Conti<br>D) Ibn Battuta<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He praised Vijayanagara\u2019s wealth, prosperity, and military power.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">85. The main style of Vijayanagara architecture is known as?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Nagara<br>B) Vesara<br>C) Dravida (revived with new features)<br>D) Indo-Islamic<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Tall Raya Gopurams, large mandapas, Hampi temples show unique Vijayanagara Dravidian style.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Bahmani Kingdom (1347\u20131527 CE)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">86. The Bahmani kingdom was founded in 1347 by?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah<br>B) Muhammad bin Tughlaq<br>C) Mahmud Gawan<br>D) Yusuf Adil Shah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Founded after rebellion against Muhammad bin Tughlaq.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">87. The capital of Bahmani kingdom was initially at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Bidar<br>B) Gulbarga (Ahsanabad)<br>C) Devagiri<br>D) Bijapur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Later shifted to Bidar in 1429.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">88. Who was the most famous minister of Bahmani kingdom?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Hasan Bahman<br>B) Mahmud Gawan<br>C) Yusuf Adil Shah<br>D) Firoz Shah Bahmani<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Persian prime minister known for reforms in revenue, army, and education.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">89. Mahmud Gawan established a famous madarasa (college) at?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Gulbarga<br>B) Bidar<br>C) Bijapur<br>D) Daulatabad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It became a great center of Islamic learning.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">90. The Bahmani kingdom broke up into?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Two kingdoms<br>B) Five Deccan Sultanates<br>C) Mughal provinces<br>D) Maratha chiefdoms<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Bijapur, Golconda, Ahmadnagar, Berar, Bidar.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong>Legacy, Society, Culture, Applied Questions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">91. The Southern Kingdoms contributed most significantly to?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Islamic architecture<br>B) Dravidian temple architecture<br>C) Indo-Islamic paintings<br>D) European trading centers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Cholas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara enriched Dravidian style.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">92. The Vijayanagara rulers promoted which religion prominently?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Buddhism<br>B) Jainism<br>C) Vaishnavism and Shaivism<br>D) Islam<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  They built magnificent Hindu temples and promoted Sanskrit-Telugu literature.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">93. The Hoysalas are famous for their temples made of?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Granite<br>B) Soapstone<br>C) Marble<br>D) Sandstone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Allowed intricate carvings at Belur, Halebidu.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">94. The \u201cNavaratnas\u201d in Krishnadeva Raya\u2019s court were?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Temple architects<br>B) Musicians<br>C) Poets and scholars<br>D) Revenue ministers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Ashtadiggajas formed the literary \u201cgems.\u201d\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">95. The ruler known as Andhra Bhoja for patronage of learning was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Amoghavarsha I (Rashtrakuta)<br>B) Krishnadeva Raya (Vijayanagara)<br>C) Rajaraja Chola I<br>D) Rudrama Devi<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  His patronage of arts earned him the title \u201cAndhra Bhoja.\u201d\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">96. The Battle of Talikota (1565) is also called?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Battle of Hampi<br>B) Battle of Banihatti<br>C) Battle of Bidar<br>D) Battle of Raichur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: B  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  It destroyed Vijayanagara power; Hampi was looted.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">97. Which dynasty first developed the Vesara style (blend of Nagara &amp; Dravida)?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Chalukyas of Badami<br>B) Cholas<br>C) Rashtrakutas<br>D) Pandyas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: A  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Seen in Aihole, Pattadakal temples.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">98. The main reason for Vijayanagara\u2019s prosperity was?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Agriculture only<br>B) Foreign trade with Arabs, Portuguese, Chinese<br>C) Temple economy and diamond trade<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Agriculture, trade, temple-based economy made it one of the richest states.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">99. Which European traveler called Hampi \u201cas large as Rome\u201d and admired its wealth?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Marco Polo<br>B) Domingo Paes<br>C) Nicolo Conti<br>D) Duarte Barbosa<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: C <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  He visited Vijayanagara in 15th century and compared it to Rome.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\">100. The significance of Southern Kingdoms in Indian history lies in?<br><\/mark><\/strong>A) Rich contributions to art, architecture, literature<br>B) Strong regional empires balancing Delhi Sultanate<br>C) Naval expeditions linking India to Southeast Asia<br>D) All of the above<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"acc\">Show Answer<\/button>\n<div class=\"pnl\">\n  <p style=\"font-size: 22px;\"><b> Answer: D  <\/b><BR>\n<b>Explanation:<\/b>  Southern kingdoms were centers of power, culture, trade, and overseas influence.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>1. The Satavahanas were also known as?A) AndhrasB) VakatakasC) ChalukyasD) Cheras Show Answer Answer: A Explanation: The Satavahanas, ruling Deccan (1st century BCE\u20133rd century CE), were referred to as the Andhras in Puranas. 2. 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