South Indian Dynasties

4 questions in Medieval History.

Asked in 2023, 2017, 2016, 2003

2023 · Q45 Medieval HistorySouth Indian Dynastiesdifficult

Consider the following dynasties : 1. Hoysala 2. Gahadavala 3. Kakatiya 4. Yadava How many of the above dynasties established their kingdoms in early eighth century AD?

(a)Only one
(b)Only two
(c)Only three
(d)None

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Official answer(d) None

2017 · Q51 Medieval HistorySouth Indian Dynastiesmoderate

Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?

(a)Kakinada
(b)Motupalli
(c)Machilipatnam (Masulipatnam)
(d)Nelluru

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Official answer(b) Motupalli

2016 · Q80 Medieval HistorySouth Indian Dynastiesmoderate

In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs : Term 1. Eripatti : Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank 2. Taniyurs : Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins 3. Ghatikas : Colleges generally attached to the temples Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

(a)1 and 2
(b)3 only
(c)2 and 3
(d)1 and 3

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Official answer(d) 1 and 3

2003 · Q30 Medieval HistorySouth Indian Dynastiesmoderate

Consider the following statements: 1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in early medieval times. 2. The Cholas sent an expedition against the Sailendra empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of the areas. Which of these statements is/are correct?

(a)Only 1
(b)Only 2
(c)Both 1 and 2
(d)Neither 1 nor 2

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Official answer(c) Both 1 and 2