Gupta Period
- Which Chola emperor received a letter on golden leaves from the Burmese king Kyansittha?
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Rajadhiraj I received a letter on golden leaves from the Burmese king Kyansittha. Kyansittha strengthened the foundations of Pagan empire which Anawrahta had built. Although he suppressed the Mon rebellion, he pursued a conciliatory policy toward the Mon. Having spent seven years in the Mon culture, and kept Mon sclorers at his court.
Correct Option: D
Rajadhiraj I received a letter on golden leaves from the Burmese king Kyansittha. Kyansittha strengthened the foundations of Pagan empire which Anawrahta had built. Although he suppressed the Mon rebellion, he pursued a conciliatory policy toward the Mon. Having spent seven years in the Mon culture, and kept Mon sclorers at his court.
- Which one of the following was the primary assembly in the Chola village administration?
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Ur was the primary village assembly in the Chola village administration. Every village was a self-governing unit. A number of such village constituted a Kurram in different part of the country. Taniyur was a large village big enough to be a Kurram by itself. A number of Kurrams constitued a Valanadu. Several valanadus made up one Mandalam, a province. At the height of the Chola empire, there were eight or nine of these provinces including Sri Lanka. These divisions and names underwent constant changes throughout the Chola period.
Correct Option: C
Ur was the primary village assembly in the Chola village administration. Every village was a self-governing unit. A number of such village constituted a Kurram in different part of the country. Taniyur was a large village big enough to be a Kurram by itself. A number of Kurrams constitued a Valanadu. Several valanadus made up one Mandalam, a province. At the height of the Chola empire, there were eight or nine of these provinces including Sri Lanka. These divisions and names underwent constant changes throughout the Chola period.
- A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It is equivalent to
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A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It's equivalent to 478 AD. This undated inscription belongs to the reign of the Chalukaya king Vijayaditya Satyasraya. It registers the grant of 20 matters of red soil, amattar of wet land and 2 matters of garden land to Talereyar by Vikramaditya, the uncle of Banarja, when the latter was ruling Turamara-vishaya as the king's feudatory. It also states that Vikramaditya had the birudas Taruna and Samanta -kesari and that he was ruling Ayiradi. The inscription was written by Singutti.
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A Chalukya inscription is dated in the year 556 of the Saka era. It's equivalent to 478 AD. This undated inscription belongs to the reign of the Chalukaya king Vijayaditya Satyasraya. It registers the grant of 20 matters of red soil, amattar of wet land and 2 matters of garden land to Talereyar by Vikramaditya, the uncle of Banarja, when the latter was ruling Turamara-vishaya as the king's feudatory. It also states that Vikramaditya had the birudas Taruna and Samanta -kesari and that he was ruling Ayiradi. The inscription was written by Singutti.
- Vikramshila Mahavihar was established by the ruler of
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Vikramshila Mahavihar was established by the ruler of pala dynasty. Pala dynasty was the ruling dynasty in Bihar and Bengal, from the 8th to the 12th century. Called the Palas because all their names ended in Pala, "protector", the Palas rescued Bengal from the chaos into which it had fallen after the death of Shashanka, a rival of Harsha of Kanauj. The founder of the dynasty was Gopala.
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Vikramshila Mahavihar was established by the ruler of pala dynasty. Pala dynasty was the ruling dynasty in Bihar and Bengal, from the 8th to the 12th century. Called the Palas because all their names ended in Pala, "protector", the Palas rescued Bengal from the chaos into which it had fallen after the death of Shashanka, a rival of Harsha of Kanauj. The founder of the dynasty was Gopala.
- Which dynasty constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple?
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Rashtrakuta constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple. Kailash Temple is situated near the village of Ellora, 30 km from Aurangabad. The temple is considered as one of the most astonishing buildings in the history of architecture. This is one of the largest 34 excavations at Ellora, which took almost a century. Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol measures 109 feet wide by 164 feet long.
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Rashtrakuta constructed the Ellora Kailash Temple. Kailash Temple is situated near the village of Ellora, 30 km from Aurangabad. The temple is considered as one of the most astonishing buildings in the history of architecture. This is one of the largest 34 excavations at Ellora, which took almost a century. Kailash Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The idol measures 109 feet wide by 164 feet long.