Question

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Consider the following statements regarding the Imperial Cholas:
1. The king is presented in glowing terms in the literature and inscriptions of the period.
2. Imperial Chola kings were against the caste divisions and imposed harsh punishments on the brahmins.

Which among the statement/s given above is/are incorrect?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 and 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B 2 only

The Chola kings were presented in glowing terms in the literature and inscriptions of the period.
Brahmins occupied high status in the Chola society. Chola rulers appointed Brahmins as spiritual preceptors or Rajagurus (the kingdom’s guide). Rajaraja I and Rajendra I mention the names of Rajagurus and Sarva-sivas in their inscriptions.