Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Kampaharesvara temple at Tribhuvanam is an example of the early style Chola temple.
2. The inscription at Thirubhuvanai provides the details of the colleges that existed in the Chola territory.
3. The Cholas are known for importing horses from Arabia.
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• The early Chola temples were found at Narthamalai and Kodumbalur in Pudukottai district, and at Srinivasanallur in Tiruchirappalli district.
• On the other hand, the Kampaharesvara temple at Tribhuvanam and the Airavathesvara temple at Darasuram in Tanjore district are examples of the later Chola temples.
• The inscriptions at Ennayiram, Thirumukkudal and Thirubhuvanai provide details of the colleges which existed in the Chola kingdom.
• Education was given much importance under the Cholas. Besides the temples and mathas as educational centres, several educational institutions also flourished. Commercial contacts between the Chola Empire and China, Sumatra, Java and Arabia were extensively prevalent. Arabian horses were imported in large numbers to strengthen the cavalry.
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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