71. The Pandya Kingdom’s decline was marked by the establishment of European trading posts along the coast, particularly by which European power?
a) Portuguese
b) Dutch
c) British
d) French
72. The Pandya ruler who is known for his patronage of Tamil literature and poetry, including the epic “Silappadikaram,” is:
a) Veera Pandyan IV
b) Maravarman Rajasimha II
c) Varaguna II
d) Parantaka Nedunjadaiyan
73. The Pandya Kingdom’s decline can be attributed to conflicts with which neighboring dynasty?
a) Chola Dynasty
b) Pallava Dynasty
c) Chera Dynasty
d) Rashtrakuta Dynasty
74. The Pandya ruler who is known for his naval expeditions and control over maritime trade routes is:
a) Veera Pandyan IV
b) Maravarman Rajasimha II
c) Varaguna II
d) Jatavarman Sundara Pandyan
75. The Pandya Kingdom’s decline resulted in the emergence of smaller states known as:
a) Nayaks
b) Zamindars
c) Rajputs
d) Sultans
