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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 2019

 Mudukudumi, who was the earliest Pandiyan ruler accused Kovalan of theft.
 As a result, the city was laid under a curse of Kannagi (Kovalan‘s wife).
Chola History
 Their emblem was Tiger and kingdom was called Cholamandalam or
Coromondal.
 Kauveripattanam/Puhar was their capital.
 Chief center was Uraiyur, famous for cotton trade.
 Elara, the Chola king conquered Srilanka and ruled it for fifty years.
 Karikala was their famous king.
 Their main source was from trade in cotton cloth and they also maintained well organized
Navy.
Chera History
 Their emblem was Bow and Vanji was their capital.
 Muzris and Tondi were main ports.
 Romans setup two regiments to protect their interests.
 They fought against Cholas about 150 AD
 Senguttuvan was the greatest king in Chera history.

ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY

(MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS)

1. Who among the following was propounder of the Madhyamika Philosophy?
A. Bhadrabahu
B. Parshwanath
C. Sheelbhadra
D. Nagarjuna

2. Which of the following Rigvedic deities represented Storm?
A. Indra
B. Maruts
C. Varun
D. Apas

3. The place Dharanikota in South India is related to which ancient dynasty?
A. Chola
B. Satavahana
C. Pandya
D. Chera

4. Pushkalavati was capital of which of the following acient Kingdoms?
A. Gandhara
B. Kosal
C. Magadha
D. Kashi

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