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22051.

Which are the famous centres of Chalukyan architecture?

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Badami, Pattadakallu and Aihole.

22052.

Who built the lake at Kunigal?

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Durvineeta built the lake at Kunigal .

22053.

What are the achievements of Rajaraja Chola?

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He was a brave and efficient administrator. His empire included all those areas towards the south of river Tungabhadra, Shrilanka and Maidive islands. He had a powerful land army and navy. Bruhadeshwara temple is the contribution of Rajaraja.

22054.

What has Sulaiman written about Rashtrakutas?

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Sulaiman, the traveller from Arabia has described that Rashtrakuta Empire was one of the four large empires of the world (The other three are Roman, Chinese and Arab).

22055.

Make a list of the famous kings of Rashtrakuta dynasty.

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Dhruva, Govinda III, Amogavarsha Nrupatunga, Krishna III.

22056.

In which languages was Durvineeta considered a scholar?

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Sanskrit and Kannada languages.

22057.

Which were the important centres of Rashtrakuta architecture?

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Ellora and Elephanta.

22058.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 1. First available book in Kannada is _______. 2. Aadhikavi of Kannada is _________. 3. ________ temple of Ellora is built in single stone.

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1. Kaviraja Marga 

2. Pampa 

3. Kailasa

22059.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 1. Durvineeta’s mother Jeshtadevi belonged to _______ dynasty. 2. Shreepurusha wrote ________.

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1. Punnata 

2. ‘Gaiashastra’

22060.

Name the works of Pampa.

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Adipurana and Vikramarjuna Vijaya.

22061.

What are the contributions of Cholas to Indian sculpture?

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The statue of Nataraja and Kalinga Mardananruthya made in Bronze.

22062.

Name the Ratnathrayas of Kannada literature.

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Pampa, Ponna and Ranna.

22063.

Name the famous poets of Rashtrakuita period.

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Srivijaya, Pampa, Ponna.

22064.

What was the speciality of the rural administration of Cholas?

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Rural administration of Cholas was ideal. Administration was done by the respective Gramasabhas. The members of Gramasabhas were elected. Committees of a few members were formed and definite functions were assigned to them. These committes had to give account of their expenditures. The ineligible members were kept out of Gramasabha. The rural administration of Cholas was similar to the present Panchayat system.

22065.

What was the title given to Gautamiputra Shathakarni?

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‘Thrisamudratoya Peethavahana’.

22066.

Which are the famous literary works of Cholas?

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The Devotional literature, ‘Periya Puranam’ and ‘Kamban Ramyana’ written by Kamban.

22067.

Name the capital of Gangas.

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Kolar (Kuvalalapura) and Talakadu (Talavana pura).

22068.

Name the educational centres of Kadamabas.

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Talagunda and Kanchi.

22069.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 1. The capital of Cholas was _______. 2. _______ built Bruhadeshwara temple.

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1. Tanjavore 

2. Raja Raiachola

22070.

Fill in the blanks with suitable words: 1. _______ were established for providing education during the period of Shatavahanas. 2. The administrative language of Shathavahanas was _______. 3. The societies formed by traders and skilled laborers were called _______. 4. Gautamiputra Shathakami inscribed his name on the coins of _______.

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1. Agraharas 

2. Prakrit language 

3. Shreni 

4. Shaka’s Nahapana

22071.

Name the famous work of Mummadi Someshwara. What is its speciality?

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The famous work of Mummadi Someshwara is Sanskrit encyclopedia called ‘Manasollasa’. It deals with the aspects of life.

22072.

Describe the military achievements of Krishna-III.

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During the reign of Krishna-Ill the Rashtrakuta empire attained a very important position in Indian politics. Krishna defeated the Cholas and stretched his empire till Rameshwara. There he built a pillar of success and a temple. He defeated Pandyas and Cheras. He collected ransom from the king of Simhala. He did his conquest even in north India. A famous poet called Ponna was given shelter by Krishna. After Krishna-Ill the Rashtrakuta empire started declining.

22073.

What was the emblem of Kadamba dynasty?

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Lion was the emblem of Kadamba dynasty.

22074.

Which foreign empire had trade relations with Shatavahanas?

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Roman Empire.

22075.

Which was the capital of Shathavahanas?

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Paithan or Prathisthan of Maharashtra.

22076.

Which God did the Shathavahanas worship?

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God Pranaveshwara of Talagundha in Shivamogga district.

22077.

Name the famous poets of Hoysala period.

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Janna, Harihara and Raghavanka are the famous poets of Hoysala period.

22078.

Who is called as ‘Shresti’?

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The societies of Shathavahan traders were called ‘Shreni’. Each Shreni had a senior who was called as ‘Shresti’.

22079.

What are the common features of Hoysala temples?

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The contribution of Hoysalas to architecture and sculpture is incomparable. Hoysala temples are famous for fine carvings. 

The common features of these temples are :

  • They are built on a star shaped basement. 
  • The Navrang pillars inside the temple are very smooth. 
  • On the outside wall ofthe temple episodes of mythology are depicted. 

The famous temples of Hoysala are Hoysaleshwara of Halebidu, Channakeshava of Belur, Keshava of Somanathapura are important.

22080.

Write a short note on Ballala-III.

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He was the last famous king of Hoysala dynasty. He ruled for fifty years. During his time, Sultans of Delhi attacked southern states.very often. They destroyed the temples and looted the wealth. Because of their attacks many famous dynasties of South India including Hoysalas disappeared. Ballala-III had to face this disaster alone. The sultan of Madurai who was the representative of Delhi Sultans increased his cruelty. Ballala was old but still continued to fight with Sultans. He was killed by Sultans After him his son Ballala-IV came to power but died very soon. Thus Hoysala dynasty ended 670 years ago.

22081.

Name the sculptors who built Channakeshava temple of Belur.

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Dasoja of Balligaare and Nagoja of Gadag.

22082.

Which are the famous temples of Hoysalas?

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Hoysaleshwara temple at Halebeedu, Channakeshawa temple of Belur, Keshava temple of Somanathapura.

22083.

Name the famous scholars who were in the court of Vikramadithya -VI.

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Panditha Bilhana and Vignaneshwara.

22084.

What is a‘Vihara’?

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‘Vihara’ is a place where Buddhist monks stay.

22085.

Which was the major educational centre of Shatavahanas?

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Talagunda (Sthanakundur) of Shivamogga district.

22086.

Which was the capital of Chalukyas? In which district is it now?

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Badami (Vatapi) of Bagalkot district.

22087.

Who was the famous king of Pallavas of Kanchi? What was the title that he gained?

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The famous king of Pallavas was Narshimaverma gamed the titles ‘Mahamalla’ and ‘Vatapikonda’.

22088.

Which Hoysala king was ruling when Sultans of Delhi attacked?

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 Balala-III . 

22089.

Fill in the blanks with suitable word: 1. The king who started Chalukya Vikramashake is _______. 2. The king who had the title Kavi Chakravarthy is _______. 3. The author of Mithakshara Samhite is _______.

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1. Vikramadithya VI 

2. Ranna 

3. Vigneshwara

22090.

Who was the famous king of Kalyana Chalukyas?

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Vikramaditya-VI and Someshwara-III.

22091.

Discuss the life of Palaeolithic man.

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Human beings of palaeolithic age lived on fruits, edible plants, tubers etc., They are nomadic people and sought shelter in caves and rocks, they designed simple stone tools like scrapers, knives, cleavers, burins and microliths made of Quartzite and Flint.

They covered themselves with clothes made of large leaves and bark of trees. Since fruits and vegetables were not available in all seasons they learnt to hunt and fish for food. They also learnt to control fire.

22092.

What do common people call the tombs of Grand Stone Age as?

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Hut/House of Pandavas or stone of Mauryas.

22093.

Why the Mesolithic age is also called as Microlithic age?

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Because human beings started using small and more efficient tools, which had wooden handles and Used as spears while hunting.

22094.

Which are the factors that initiated the practice of agriculture in Neolithic age?

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During the Mesolithic age human beings started Animal husbandry. Consequently they faced shortage of good for themselves and for their animals. Hence they started to cultivate crops on the alluvial soil on the bank of rivers. Moreover the use of metals by the end of Neolithic period helped them to design metal tools made of Bronze helped for the deep cultivation of land.

22095.

Name the important places of Grand Stone Age in Karnataka?

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Banahalli, Hirebenukallu, Brahmagiri, Koppa, Heggadehalli, T. Narasipura, Hemmige, Hallur, Jadigenahlli, Savanadurga, Hutridurga, Pandavara Dinne.

22096.

In which age, did people start agriculture?

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Neolithic age.

22097.

Where did the first modern human being begin to appear?

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In South Africa.

22098.

When was the Earth born?

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4600 Million years ago.

22099.

Fill in the blanks : 1. _______ is the systematic presentation of past events. 2. History serves as a _______ for a society. 3. Folk songs, stories, ballads are _______ sources. 4. Coins, inscriptions, monuments, relics are _______ sources. 5. There cannot be history without _______. 6. _______ translated Sanskrit grammer into English. 7. _______ is known as the Father of History.

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1. History 

2. Memory 

3. Oral Literature 

4. Archaeological 

5. Sources 

6. Heinrich Roth 

7. Herodotus

22100.

What is protohistoric period?

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The period that has a record of writing but it is not understood by the succeeding ages is known as Protohistoric period.