The Pallavas

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Pallava dynasty, a prominent South Indian kingdom that ruled from the 3rd to the 9th century CE.
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Which of the following was the founder of the Pallava dynasty?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Paramesvaravarman I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Simhavishnu is considered to be the founder of the Pallava dynasty. He ruled from 275 to 300 CE.

The Pallavas were known for their contributions to which of the following fields?

  1. Architecture

  2. Sculpture

  3. Literature

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Pallavas were known for their contributions to architecture, sculpture, and literature. They built magnificent temples, sculptures, and literary works.

Which of the following is a famous Pallava temple?

  1. Shore Temple

  2. Brihadeeswarar Temple

  3. Kailasa Temple

  4. Meenakshi Amman Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Shore Temple is a famous Pallava temple located in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Vatapi?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Paramesvaravarman I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narasimhavarman I is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Vatapi in 642 CE.

Which Pallava king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Paramesvaravarman I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Mahendravarman I is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature. He was a poet and playwright himself.

Which of the following is a famous Pallava sculpture?

  1. Descent of the Ganges

  2. Dancing Shiva

  3. Trimurti

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Descent of the Ganges, Dancing Shiva, and Trimurti are all famous Pallava sculptures.

The Pallavas were defeated by which dynasty in the 9th century CE?

  1. Cholas

  2. Pandyas

  3. Rashtrakutas

  4. Chalukyas


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pallavas were defeated by the Cholas in the 9th century CE.

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman I

  4. Rajasimha Pallava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rajasimha Pallava is known for his construction of the Kailasanatha Temple in Kanchipuram.

Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Sriperumbudur?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Paramesvaravarman II


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narasimhavarman II is known for his victory over the Chalukyas at the Battle of Sriperumbudur in 740 CE.

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Paramesvaravarman II


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Narasimhavarman II is known for his construction of the Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram.

Which Pallava king is known for his patronage of Tamil literature?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Paramesvaravarman II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Paramesvaravarman II is known for his patronage of Tamil literature.

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Muktesvara Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Nandivarman II


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nandivarman II is known for his construction of the Muktesvara Temple in Kanchipuram.

Which Pallava king is known for his victory over the Pandyas at the Battle of Tellaru?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Nandivarman III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nandivarman III is known for his victory over the Pandyas at the Battle of Tellaru in 862 CE.

Which Pallava king is known for his construction of the Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Aparajita Pallava


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aparajita Pallava is known for his construction of the Vaikunta Perumal Temple in Kanchipuram.

Which Pallava king is known for his patronage of Sanskrit and Tamil literature?

  1. Simhavishnu

  2. Mahendravarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Nripatungavarman


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nripatungavarman is known for his patronage of Sanskrit and Tamil literature.

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