Question

Kanchi emerged as an important education centre during the reign of which of the following dynasties?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Pallava dynasty
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Chola dynasty
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Chera dynasty
• D. The Pandya dynasty

Answer 1

The correct option is A <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Pallava dynasty

During the reign of the Pallava dynasty (sixth century CE), Kanchi in Tamil Nadu, emerged as an important centre of education. It was a centre for the teaching and learning of Vedic, Jain and Buddhist texts.