Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. King Balaputradeva of the Sailendra dynasty constructed a temple at Nalanda.
2. Apabrahmsa language was used by the Buddhist poets of Rajasthan.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
• The best example of ancient India’s advancement was the University of Nalanda. It was famous for its ‘Schools of Discussion”, as noted by the students who had their own hostels. King Balaputradeva of the Sailendra dynasty constructed a temple for the students of Java, who came to study at Nalanda.
• Sanskrit was the lingua franca of the educated upper castes, as well as the Hindu rulers and courtiers. Most of the Buddhist canonical writings are in Prakrit and Pali, though some Sanskrit literature was also in circulation. Apabhramsha was used by the Jain writers in Gujarat and Rajasthan for the composition of poetry.
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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