Struggle And Imperial Cholas Empire (9th-12th Century CE)

9 Questions
  1. 1
    Who among the following led a successful military campaign against the kingdom of Srivijaya, the powerful maritime State, which ruled the Malay Peninsula, Sumatra, Java and the neighbouring islands?
    UPSC CSE I - 2025
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: C. Rajendra I (Chola)

    View solution
  2. 2
    Which one of the following was a very important seaport in the Kakatiya kingdom ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2017
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: B. Motupalli

    View solution
  3. 3
    In the context of the history of India, consider the following pairs :
    Term Description
    1. Eripatti Land, revenue from which was set apart for the maintenance of the village tank
    2. Taniyurs Villages donated to a single Brahmin or a group of Brahmins
    3. Ghatikas Colleges generally attached to the temples
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
    UPSC CSE I - 2016
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: D. 1 and 3

    View solution
  4. 4
    In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for
    UPSC CSE I - 2014
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: B. village headmen

    View solution
  5. 5
    India maintained its early cultural contacts and trade links with Southeast Asia across the Bay of Bengal. For this pre-eminence of early maritime history of Bay of Bengal, which of the following could be the most convincing explanation/explanations ?
    UPSC CSE I - 2011
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: C. Monsoon winds across the Bay of Bengal facilitated sea voyages

    View solution
  6. 6

    Consider the following statements:

    1. The Cholas defeated Pandya and Chera rulers and established their domination over peninsular India in the early medieval times.
    2. The Cholas sent an expedition against Sailendra empire of South-East Asia and conquered some of the areas.

    Which of these statements is/are correct?

    UPSC CSE I - 2003
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: C. Both 1 and 2

    View solution
  7. 7

    Which one of the Chola kings conquered Ceylon?

    UPSC CSE I - 2001
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: C. Rajendra

    View solution
  8. 8

    Which one of the following was a corporation of merchants in ancient India?

    UPSC CSE I - 1997
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: D. Manigrama

    View solution
  9. 9

    Which one of the following temples figured in the news regarding the institution of the Devadasi?

    UPSC CSE I - 1996
    Show answerHide answer

    Answer: A. Jagannath temple, Puri

    View solution