The Sundara Chola Chola inscription provides evidence of which Chola emperor's military campaigns?
ARaja Raja I
BRajendra I
CSundara Chola
DParakesari Varman
Correct Answer: C. Sundara Chola
Explanation:
The Sundara Chola inscription documents the reign and military achievements of Sundara Chola, contributing to historical knowledge of the Chola administration.
Which Pallava king is credited with establishing the kingdom's naval power and expanding trade routes?
AMahendravarman I
BNarasimhavarman I
CParamesvaravarman I
DNandivarman II
Correct Answer: B. Narasimhavarman I
Explanation:
Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) established Pallava naval power and expanded maritime trade, as evident from various inscriptions and Tamil literary sources.
The concept of 'Nagara Shilpa' (urban planning) in ancient Tamil Nadu is most notably seen in which city's layout?
AKanchipuram
BKumbakonam
CMadurai
DThanjavur
Correct Answer: C. Madurai
Explanation:
Madurai's layout, with concentric rectangular streets radiating from the Meenakshi Temple, exemplifies the ancient Nagara Shilpa principles of urban planning described in Vastu texts.
The Chola administration's revenue system was primarily based on which agricultural tax?
AKharaj
BBhaga
CJizya
DZakat
Correct Answer: B. Bhaga
Explanation:
The Chola Empire primarily implemented 'Bhaga' (one-sixth of harvest) as the main agricultural tax, along with supplementary taxes, which funded their extensive administration and military.
The concept of 'Manram' (assembly) in Tamil Nadu's ancient governance was most prominently documented during which period?
APallava era
BChola era
CPandya era
DVijayanagara era
Correct Answer: B. Chola era
Explanation:
The Chola period saw well-documented village assemblies called 'Manrams' or local governing bodies, with inscriptions detailing their functions, which represent one of history's earliest democratic institutions.
Which ancient Tamil text is primarily concerned with political science and statecraft?
ASilappatikaram
BArthashastra
CThirukkural
DAkananuru
Correct Answer: C. Thirukkural
Explanation:
While Thirukkural is an ethical text, Kautilya's Arthashastra influenced Tamil political thought. However, Thirukkural addresses governance principles making it relevant to Tamil political philosophy.
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