The Pallavas dynasty was an ancient South Indian dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh from the 3rd to the 9th centuries. They were known for their significant contributions to art, architecture, literature, and the spread of Hinduism in the region.
Here are some MCQs on the Pallavas
1. Who were the Pallavas?
a) A dynasty in ancient Egypt
b) A kingdom in ancient Greece
c) A dynasty in ancient India
d) A tribe in ancient China
2. Which region did the Pallavas rule in ancient India?
a) Gujarat
b) Bihar
c) Tamil Nadu
d) Rajasthan
3. Which city served as the capital of the Pallava dynasty?
a) Kanchipuram
b) Varanasi
c) Ujjain
d) Hampi
4. Who was the founder of the Pallava dynasty?
a) Mahendravarman I
b) Narasimhavarman I
c) Simhavishnu
d) Vishnugopa
5. The Pallavas were patrons of which religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Sikhism