The Founder of the Pandya Empire

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Who is considered to be the founder of the Pandya Empire?

  1. Kadungon

  2. Nedunjeliyan

  3. Jatilavarman

  4. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kadungon is credited with establishing the Pandya Empire in the 6th century BCE.

What was the capital of the Pandya Empire during the reign of Kadungon?

  1. Madurai

  2. Tiruchirappalli

  3. Thanjavur

  4. Kanchipuram


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Madurai served as the capital of the Pandya Empire during Kadungon's rule.

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Cholas at the Battle of Venni?

  1. Nedunjeliyan

  2. Jatilavarman

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I

  4. Sundara Pandyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nedunjeliyan defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Venni, securing the Pandya Empire's dominance in the region.

What was the name of the Pandya king who constructed the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai?

  1. Kadungon

  2. Nedunjeliyan

  3. Jatilavarman

  4. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I is credited with the construction of the Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai.

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Tamil literature and art?

  1. Jatilavarman

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I

  3. Sundara Pandyan

  4. Veera Pandyan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatilavarman was a renowned patron of Tamil literature and art, supporting the works of many poets and artists.

What was the name of the Pandya king who defeated the Hoysalas and expanded the empire's territory?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I

  2. Sundara Pandyan

  3. Veera Pandyan

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan I successfully defeated the Hoysalas and expanded the Pandya Empire's territory.

Which Pandya king is known for his administrative reforms and the introduction of a new system of taxation?

  1. Sundara Pandyan

  2. Veera Pandyan

  3. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II

  4. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sundara Pandyan implemented administrative reforms and introduced a new system of taxation, improving the efficiency of the Pandya Empire's governance.

What was the name of the Pandya king who constructed the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli?

  1. Veera Pandyan

  2. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II

  4. Parakrama Pandyan I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veera Pandyan is credited with the construction of the Nellaiappar Temple in Tirunelveli.

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Cholas at the Battle of Kandalur Salai?

  1. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II

  3. Parakrama Pandyan I

  4. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan II defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Kandalur Salai, consolidating the Pandya Empire's power.

What was the name of the Pandya king who constructed the Adhisthana Mandapam in the Meenakshi Amman Temple?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II

  2. Parakrama Pandyan I

  3. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I

  4. Sundara Pandyan II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan II constructed the Adhisthana Mandapam in the Meenakshi Amman Temple.

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature and the construction of the Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple?

  1. Parakrama Pandyan I

  2. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I

  3. Sundara Pandyan II

  4. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Parakrama Pandyan I was a patron of Sanskrit literature and constructed the Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple.

What was the name of the Pandya king who defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Perumbanar?

  1. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I

  2. Sundara Pandyan II

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III

  4. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jatavarman Vira Pandyan I defeated the Cholas at the Battle of Perumbanar, securing the Pandya Empire's dominance in the region.

Which Pandya king is known for his victory over the Hoysalas at the Battle of Kannanur Kuppam?

  1. Sundara Pandyan II

  2. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III

  3. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III

  4. Veera Pandyan II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sundara Pandyan II defeated the Hoysalas at the Battle of Kannanur Kuppam, expanding the Pandya Empire's territory.

What was the name of the Pandya king who constructed the Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple in Tiruchirappalli?

  1. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan III

  2. Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III

  3. Veera Pandyan II

  4. Sundara Pandyan III


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan III constructed the Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan Perumal Temple in Tiruchirappalli.

Which Pandya king is known for his patronage of Tamil literature and the construction of the Veera Pandyan Perumal Temple?

  1. Veera Pandyan II

  2. Sundara Pandyan III

  3. Maravarman Kulasekara Pandyan IV

  4. Jatavarman Vira Pandyan II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Veera Pandyan II was a patron of Tamil literature and constructed the Veera Pandyan Perumal Temple.

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