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Indian History and World History (Part-11)

📆 October 29, 2024

South India

Total Questions: 35

11. Which Chola ruler was popularly called ‘Victor of the Ganges’? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 13.10.2020 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rajendra Chola I
Solution:The Chola ruler Rajendra Chola I is popularly known as ‘Victor of the Ganges’ or Gangai Konda Chola.

Rajendra Chola I, after defeating the Pala dynasty king Mahipala of Bihar and Bengal, assumed the title of ‘Gangai Konda’ due to the state’s boundary from the far south to the Gangetic plains and built a new capital named Gangai Konda Cholapuram.

12. ________ assumed the title of ‘Gangaikondachola’ or the conqueror of the river Ganga. [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 11.06.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (c) Rajendra Chola I
Solution:The Chola ruler Rajendra Chola I is popularly known as ‘Victor of the Ganges’ or Gangai Konda Chola.

Rajendra Chola I, after defeating the Pala dynasty king Mahipala of Bihar and Bengal, assumed the title of ‘Gangai Konda’ due to the state’s boundary from the far south to the Gangetic plains and built a new capital named Gangai Konda Cholapuram.

13. Where was the capital of Pallavas? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 17.09.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (c) Kanchipuram
Solution:The capital of the Pallavas was Kanchipuram.

The Pallavas defeated the Nagavanshi rulers and established their suzerainty over Kanchi.

In course of time, his empire extended from the Pennar River in the north to the valley of the Kaveri River in the south and Kanchi became his capital.

14. Which part of India was mainly ruled by Pallavas and Chalukyas? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Southern
Solution:The southern part of India was mainly ruled by the Pallavas and Chalukyas.

There was a struggle between the Pallavas and the Chalukyas for the Krishna-Tungabhadra doab region.

15. What is the popular name of Monolithic rock shrines at Mahabalipuram? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 28.08.2016 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (a) Rathas
Solution:The chariot temples of Mahabalipuram were built during the period of the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I Mahamalla.

Two types of monuments were built -

  • pavilions
  • and monolithic temples,

which were called ‘raths’. All the monuments built in Mamalla style are present in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).

Saptaratha temple was built by Narasimhavarman. These chariots are also called ‘Saptapagoda.

16. Who built the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 23.01.2017 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pallava Kings
Solution:The chariot temples of Mahabalipuram were built during the period of the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I Mahamalla.

Two types of monuments were built -

  • pavilions
  • and monolithic temples,

which were called ‘raths’. All the monuments built in Mamalla style are present in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).

Saptaratha temple was built by Narasimhavarman. These chariots are also called ‘Saptapagoda.

17. Mahabalipuram was founded by- [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 30.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

Correct Answer: (b) Narasimha Varman
Solution:Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is a historic coastal town located in the Chengalpattu district of Tamil Nadu, India. It was an important seaport and cultural center during the Pallava dynasty in the 7th–8th centuries CE founded by Narsimhavarman I.
FeatureDetails
Modern NameMahabalipuram
Ancient NameMamallapuram (named after King Narasimhavarman I, ‘Mamalla’ = great wrestler)
LocationTamil Nadu, on the Coromandel Coast, near Chennai
DynastyPallava Dynasty
Famous ForRock-cut temples, cave shrines, monolithic rathas, sculptures
UNESCO StatusWorld Heritage Site (1984) – “Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram”

18. Who built the grand ‘Ratha’ cave temples of Mahabalipuram? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 20.08.2019 (Shift-II)]

Correct Answer: (a) Narsingh
Solution:The chariot temples of Mahabalipuram were built during the period of the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I Mahamalla.

Two types of monuments were built -

  • pavilions
  • and monolithic temples,

which were called ‘raths’. All the monuments built in Mamalla style are present in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).

Saptaratha temple was built by Narasimhavarman. These chariots are also called ‘Saptapagoda.

Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), Mahabalipuram - Monolithic Marvels of the Pallavas

19. During which dynasty the Mahabalipuram temple was built ? [S.S.C. Online Stenographer 14.09.2017 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (b) Pallava dynasty
Solution:The chariot temples of Mahabalipuram were built during the period of the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I Mahamalla.

Two types of monuments were built -

  • pavilions
  • and monolithic temples,

which were called ‘raths’. All the monuments built in Mamalla style are present in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).

Saptaratha temple was built by Narasimhavarman. These chariots are also called ‘Saptapagoda.

Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), Mahabalipuram - Monolithic Marvels of the Pallavas

20. Which dynasty built the pancha rathas of Mahabalipuram? [S.S.C. Online Graduate Level (T-I) 5.03.2020 (Shift-I)]

Correct Answer: (d) Pallava
Solution:The chariot temples of Mahabalipuram were built during the period of the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I Mahamalla.

Two types of monuments were built -

  • pavilions
  • and monolithic temples,

which were called ‘raths’. All the monuments built in Mamalla style are present in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram).

Saptaratha temple was built by Narasimhavarman. These chariots are also called ‘Saptapagoda.

Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), Mahabalipuram - Monolithic Marvels of the Pallavas

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