Pallava Dynasty

1. Pallavas came to power during the reign of which king?

  1. Mahendravarman I
  2. Narasimhavarman I
  3. Simhavishnu
  4. Mahendravarman II
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Answer: Option C. Simhavishnu

2. Where did the Pallavas establish their capital?

  1. Kanchipuram
  2. Mahabalipuram
  3. Thirukkalukundram
  4. Vellore
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Answer: Option A. Kanchipuram

3. The monuments and copper plate inscriptions at Nagarjunakonda and Dharanikota belong to which tribe?

  1. Chalukyas
  2. Cholas
  3. Pandyas
  4. Ikshvaku
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Answer: Option D. Ikshvaku

4. During which period did Shivaskandavarman rule?

  1. 235 to 276 CE
  2. 275 to 300 CE
  3. 311 to 336 CE
  4. 327 to 351 CE
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Answer: Option B. 275 to 300 CE

5. Which tribe was a pastoral local tribe who established their rule in the land of creepers called Tondaimandalam?

  1. Cholas Dynasty
  2. Pallava Dynasty
  3. Pandyas Dynasty
  4. Chalukyas Dynasty
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Answer: Option B. Pallava Dynasty