South Indian Dynasties MCQs – Chola, Chera, Pallava, Chalukya & Pandya

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Chola 🔹 The Brihadeshwara Temple at Tanjore was built by **Raja Raja Chola I** during the **Chola Empire**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Vanji (Karur) 🔹 The Chera Dynasty had its capital at **Vanji** (Karur).

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Narasimhavarman II 🔹 The **Shore Temple** at Mahabalipuram was built by **Narasimhavarman II** of the Pallava Dynasty.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Chalukya 🔹 **Pulakesin II** was a prominent ruler of the **Chalukya Dynasty** who defeated **Harshavardhana**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Pandya 🔹 The **Pandya Dynasty** used the **Fish** as their royal emblem.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Chola and Pallava 🔹 The Battle of Takkolam was fought between the **Chola Dynasty** under **Rajaditya** and the **Pallava Dynasty** under **Krishna III**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Pulakesin I 🔹 **Pulakesin I** established the **Chalukya Dynasty** in **543 AD**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) 🔹 The **Kailasanatha Temple** at Kanchipuram was built by **Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)** of the **Pallava Dynasty**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Rajaraja Chola I 🔹 **Rajaraja Chola I** is credited with building the **Brihadeshwara Temple** at Thanjavur, which is one of the Great Living Chola Temples.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Chola 🔹 The **Chola Dynasty** was known for its extensive maritime trade and naval dominance, especially with **Southeast Asian** countries like **Sri Lanka**, **Sumatra**, and **Java**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Kirtivarman II 🔹 **Kirtivarman II** was the last ruler of the **Chalukya Dynasty** who was defeated by the **Rashtrakutas**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Pandya 🔹 The **Pandya Dynasty** is associated with the **Sangam literature**, which provides valuable insights into ancient South Indian culture and society.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Vijayanagara Empire 🔹 The **Battle of Talikota** led to the downfall of the **Vijayanagara Empire** against the combined forces of the **Deccan Sultanates**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Simhavarman I 🔹 **Simhavarman I** is considered the founder of the **Pallava Dynasty** in the **3rd century AD**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Chola 🔹 The **Brihadisvara Temple** at **Gangaikonda Cholapuram** was built by **Rajendra Chola I** of the **Chola Dynasty**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Ganges Expedition 🔹 **Rajendra Chola I** led the famous **Ganges Expedition** to demonstrate the Chola naval and military strength.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Pandya 🔹 The **Pandya Dynasty** ruled from **Madurai**, which was an important center for Tamil culture and trade.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Pulakesin II 🔹 **Pulakesin II** defeated **Harshavardhana** on the banks of the **Narmada River** in **618 AD**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha) 🔹 The **Shore Temple** at **Mahabalipuram** was built by **Narasimhavarman II (Rajasimha)** of the **Pallava Dynasty**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Rashtrakuta 🔹 The **Rashtrakuta Dynasty** is credited with constructing the famous rock-cut temples at **Ellora**, especially the **Kailasa Temple**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Malay Peninsula and Sumatra 🔹 The **Chola Dynasty** conducted successful naval expeditions to the **Malay Peninsula** and **Sumatra** to expand trade and influence.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Narasimhavarman II 🔹 **Narasimhavarman II** (Rajasimha) was known for his contribution to the architectural development of **Kanchipuram**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Pulakesin I 🔹 **Pulakesin I** is considered the founder of the **Chalukya Dynasty** in the early **6th century AD**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Raja Raja Chola I 🔹 The **Brihadisvara Temple** at **Thanjavur** was built by **Raja Raja Chola I** in **1010 AD**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** A) Krishna I 🔹 **Krishna I** of the **Rashtrakuta Dynasty** is credited with constructing the magnificent **Kailasa Temple** at **Ellora**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Senguttuvan 🔹 **Senguttuvan** was the most powerful Chera king and is known for his military conquests and patronage of Tamil literature.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Vikramaditya II 🔹 **Vikramaditya II** was known for his military campaigns and contributions to art and architecture, including the construction of the **Virupaksha Temple** at Pattadakal.

✅ **Correct Answer:** C) Rashtrakuta 🔹 The **Kailasa Temple** at **Ellora** was constructed by **Krishna I** of the **Rashtrakuta Dynasty** in the 8th century AD.

✅ **Correct Answer:** B) Pallava 🔹 The **Pallava Dynasty** is credited with the creation of rock-cut temples at **Mahabalipuram** during the reign of **Narasimhavarman I** and **Rajasimha**.

✅ **Correct Answer:** D) Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan 🔹 **Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan** expanded the Pandya Empire and strengthened its position in South India.