The Cholas

21. The Chola empire had a well-structured bureaucracy headed by officials known as:
a) Dvarapalas
b) Amatyas
c) Pradhans
d) Rajagurus

22. The Chola king who encouraged the growth of literature and the arts and patronized the famous poet-saints known as the “Nayanars” was:
a) Rajendra Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Kulottunga Chola I
d) Parantaka Chola I

23. The Chola dynasty witnessed a golden age of Tamil literature, with the compilation of various anthologies known as the:
a) Silappadikaram
b) Kural
c) Purananuru
d) Sangam literature

24. The Chola king who built the magnificent Gangaikonda Cholapuram temple was:
a) Rajendra Chola I
b) Rajaraja Chola I
c) Kulottunga Chola I
d) Parantaka Chola I

25. The Chola empire was known for its efficient naval fleet, which was commanded by officers known as:
a) Nayaks
b) Maravars
c) Senapatis
d) Varman