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Chola Dynasty questions and answers

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Which dynasty is associated with the Tamil Nadu bronze Nataraja illustrated in NCERT’s chapter on Indian bronze sculpture?

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Which Chola ruler defeated the Pandya ruler Rajasimha and his Sri Lankan allies at the battle known as Vellur?

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Which Chola ruler is associated with the title Sungam Tavirtta Cholan, meaning the Chola who abolished tolls?

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The famous Chola inscription found at Uttaramerur mainly deals with which aspect of administration?

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In the inscriptions of the Chola period, the term ‘Brahmadeya’ referred to which of the following?

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The ancient Chola port city Kaveripattinam was also known by which of the following names?

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King Karikala, a renowned ruler in early South Indian history, was associated with which of the following dynasties?

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In the Zabt revenue system of the Mughal administration, on what basis was the land tax assessed?

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In the administration of the Chola Empire, the tax called “Vetti” was generally collected in which form?

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In the administrative system of the Chola dynasty, what term was used to denote the land revenue collected from cultivators?

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Which of these Chola rulers built the Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur?

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Which of these actions are associated with Vijayalaya Chola? I. Capture of Thanjavur from the Muttaraiyar chiefs II. Construction of a temple dedicated to…

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In Chola administration, an ur assembly was associated with which level of local administration?

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In Dravida-style South Indian temples, what is the name of the main tower above the sanctum?

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Which agricultural need was addressed by wells, irrigation tanks and canals in the Chola region?

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The magnificent temple at Gangaikonda Cholapuram, renowned for its Chola architectural brilliance, was built under the patronage of which ruler?

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Which Chola ruler is credited with the extensive overseas expedition to Southeast Asia, particularly against the Srivijaya Empire?

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Which Chola ruler built the lake called Chola Gangam near Gangaikondacholapuram?

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