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#1. Which dynasty emerged in the Deccan after the seventh century?
#2. What title did the Rashtrakuta chief Dantidurga adopt after overthrowing the Chalukya overlord?
#3. Which region did the Kadamba Mayurasharman establish his kingdom in?
#4. What were the Chola rulers most famous for during the 7th-12th centuries?
#5. Which major empire did the Cholas challenge for control of the Ganga valley?
#6. The Cholas reorganized their administration under which ruler?
#7. What was a major feature of Chola temples?
#8. What form of tax was most common in the Chola Empire?
#9. Which ruler is famous for raiding the Somnath temple in Gujarat?
#10. What was a primary reason for the long-drawn conflict over Kanauj?
#11. What did the Chola kings use land grants for?
#12. The “tripartite struggle” was fought between which three dynasties?
#13. The Chola rulers were known for building large temples such as those in which cities?
#14. What role did Brahmanas often play in the administration of these kingdoms? a) Military leaders
#15. What system did the Chola kings use to encourage agriculture?
#16. What type of inscription records land grants given by rulers to Brahmanas?
#17. Who were the primary targets of Mahmud of Ghazni’s raids in the 11th century?
#18. In which region did the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty rule?
#19. What does the term “hiranya-garbha” refer to?
#20. Who succeeded Vijayalaya in the Chola dynasty and expanded its territory?
#21. The Kaveri river delta region was crucial for the Chola Empire due to its
#22. What was the main purpose of the Uttaramerur inscription?
#23. What type of irrigation system was used in the Chola kingdom?
#24. Which ruler’s reign marked the peak of Chola imperial power?
#25. Which of the following regions was not under the control of the Cholas?
#26. What did the “vellanvagai” category of land refer to in the Chola empire?
#27. What was the most significant craft associated with Chola temples?
#28. What was the primary function of the sabha in the Chola administration?
#29. Which of the following best describes the “nadu” in Chola administration?
#30. Which group had the right to become members of the Chola sabha according to the Uttaramerur inscription?
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