The Pallava dynasty was one of the famous emperors of ancient India and maintained their rule in India for nearly 500 years. They built great cities, centers of education, temples, and sculptures and influenced a large part of Southeast Asia in culture. Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallavas from the 4th to the 9th century, Hiuen Tsang visited the city and wrote it a magnificent city. He developed the Pallava script from which Grantha eventually descended which gave rise to many other Southeast Asian scripts. Mahendravarman I is considered the greatest ruler of the Pallavas. Pallava architecture marks the transition from rock-cut temples to stone-built temples. So let's start this quiz and know about the Pallavas.
1. Which of the following was the founder of the Pallavas dynasty?
A. Simhavishnu
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Mahendravarman II
D. Narasimhavarman I
2. When was Pallavas defeated by ruler Aditya I?
A. 5th century
B. 7th century
C. 9th century
D. 10th century
3. Which of the following was the famous education center during the rule of Pallavas?
A. Nalanda
B. Chaulikas
C. Takshashila
D. None of these
4. Which of the following was the first ruler of the Pallava dynasty?
A. Simhavishnu
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Mahendravarman II
D. King Vishnugopa
5. Which of the following was the last Pallava ruler defeated by the Chola ruler Aditya?
A. Simhavishnu
B. King Vishnugopa
C. Aparajitavarman
D. None of these
6. Which of these Pallava ruler was also known as mamilla?
A. Narasimhavarman
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Mahendravarman II
D. Narasimhavarman I
7. Which of the following was the greatest ruler of Pallavas?
A. Paramesvaravarman
B. Mahendravarman I
C. Narasimhavarman I
D. All of the above
8. Which Pallava ruler built the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
A. Simhavishnu and Narasimhavarman
B. Nandivarman II and Pulakeshin Il
C. Rajasimha and Narasimhavarman II
D. Narasimhavarman and Mahendravarman I
9. How many rulers were there in the Pallavas dynasty?
A. Ten
B. Five
C. Three
D. Seven
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