Consider the following statements:
1. He was known as ‘Mamalla’.
2. He assumed the title ‘Vatapikonda’.
3. He was a great temple builder.
The above statements best describe which of the following rulers?
Pulakesin II
Mahendravarman I
Narasimhavarman I
Raja Raja Chola
• Narasimhavarman I was also known as Mamalla, which means ‘great wrestler’. He wanted to avenge the defeat of his father at the hands of Chalukyan ruler, Pulakesin II.
• His victory over Pulakesin II in the Battle of Manimangalam, near Kanchi, is mentioned in the Kuram copper plates.
• The Pallava army, under General Paranjothi, pursued the retreating Chalukya army, entered the Chalukya territory, and captured and destroyed the capital city of Vatapi. Narasimhavarman I assumed the title ‘Vatapikonda’.
• He was the founder of Mamallapuram and the monolithic rathas were erected during his reign.
Consider the following statements about the Deccani Sultanate Architecture: 1. Application of coloured tiles to the surface of buildings was an innovation of the Deccani Sultanate Architecture. 2. Mahmud Gawan constructed a madarasa in Bidar. 3. The Madarasa is complete with lecture halls, library, mosque and accommodation for both students and professors. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Thinai concept during the Sangam Age is related to which of the following?
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Therukoothu is a traditional theatre form of which of the following states?
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Consider the following statements about the Hoysala Temple Architecture: 1. The principle sites where temples were constructed were at Belur, Halebid and Pattadakkal. 2. The temples usually followed the Panchayatan style. 3. There was use of soft stone as the building material. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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