Previous Year Question
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
List-I (Ruler) | List-II (Dynasty) |
A. Mahendraverman First | 1. Rashtrakuta |
B. Kadungon | 2. Pallava |
C. Amoghavarsha First | 3. Chola |
D. Rajaraja First | 4. Pandya |
Code:
A-4, B-2, C-3, D-1
A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
Correct Answer: B
Detailed Solution
A. Mahendravarman I — Pallava (2): Mahendravarman I was an important ruler of the Pallava dynasty, and his reign is generally placed approximately between 590 and 630 CE. He was the son of the Pallava ruler Simhavishnu.
Mahendravarman I was not merely a ruler but also a patron of art, music, literature and architecture. Pallava rock-cut temple architecture received particular encouragement during his reign. Titles such as Vichitrachitta, Gunabhara and Lalitankura are also associated with him.
B. Kadungon — Pandya (4): Kadungon was an important ruler of the Pandya dynasty. Around the end of the sixth century, he defeated the Kalabhras and revived Pandya power.
For several centuries after the Sangam age, the political history of the Pandyas remains obscure. With the rise of Kadungon, Pandya power again becomes clearly visible. For this reason, he is regarded as the ruler who inaugurated the early medieval revival of Pandya power.
C. Amoghavarsha I — Rashtrakuta (1): Amoghavarsha I was one of the most celebrated rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty. He succeeded Govinda III and ruled during the ninth century.
He was an important patron of literature and religion. The famous Kannada work Kavirajamarga is associated with him. He also assumed titles such as Nripatunga. During his reign, the Rashtrakuta Empire remained one of the major political powers of the Deccan.
D. Rajaraja I — Chola (3): Rajaraja I was one of the greatest rulers of the Chola Empire. His reign is generally placed approximately between 985 and 1014 CE. Under him, Chola power expanded extensively across southern India and maritime regions.
The celebrated Brihadisvara Temple at Thanjavur was constructed by Rajaraja I. Its construction began around 1003–04 CE and it was consecrated around 1009–1010 CE. It represents one of the greatest achievements of Chola architecture.