Art, Architecture and Religion of Pallavas

Q. Hieun Tsang visited Kanchi in __________ CE.

1. 780
2. 791
3. 642
4. 690

Q. Name the religion(s) followed by the Pallavas.

1. Jainism
2. Shaivism
3. Christianity
4. Islam

Q. Identify the place where the Chalukyas constructed the cave temple which is renowned for its artistic carvings?

1. Hyderabad
2. Chennai
3. Badami
4. Bengaluru

Q. Which among the following is a literary work published during the Pallava period?

1. Shilpadikaram
2. Ramayanam
3. Kumarasambavam
4. Rithusamhara

Q. Manimekhalai was written during the rule of _________ dynasty.

1. Pallava
2. Chera
3. Pandya
4. Chalukya

Q. Which among the following statement(s) is/are correct about the religious policy of the Pallavas?

1. Pallavas followed Jainism
2. Pallavas were tolerant of other religions
3. Pallavas followed Shaivism
4. All of the above

Q. From the options given below, identify the famous temple built by the Pallavas in Kanchi.

1. Shore Temple
2. Vatapi
3. Pattadkal
4. Kailasanath Temple

Q. Some of the most popular , during the Pallava period, were Appar and Manickavasagar.

1. Saivites
2. Vaishnavites
3. Nayanmars
4. Alwars

Q. Match the various Pallava temples with their corresponding styles.

1. Mamalla style
2. Mahendra style
3. Rajasimha style

Q. When did the Pallavas become mighty? Write a brief description of their success.