South Indian Dynasties- General Knowledge Objective Questions

Dynasties of Satavahana, Chola, Chalukya, Pallava, Rashtrakuta, Kakatiya and Hoysala were the important rulers during medieval period.

Capital of Pallavas?
Ans: Kanchipuram

Capital of Rashtrakuta kings?
Ans: Gulberga

Pulikesin II was the famous ruler of which dynasty?
Ans; Chalukya

The founder of Chola empire?
Ans: Vijayalaya

Srikakulam was the Capital of which dynasty?
Ans: Satavahanas

The last ruler of Satavahana dynasty?
Ans: Yajnashri Satakarni

Which ruler adopted the title ``Gangaikonda Chola''?
Ans: Rajendra I of chola dynasty

The Hoysala dynasty (1027-1343) was founded by?
Ans: Nripakama

The chola ruler who founded the city of Kaveripatnam?
Ans: Karikala Chola

Who was the founder of Pallava Dynasty?
Ans: Simha Vishnu

Who built Shiva Temple at Tanjavur?
Ans: Raja Raja Chola

The Kailashnath Temple at Ellora was built by...?
Ans: Krishna I of Rashtrakuta dynasty

Who authored ‘Mathavilasaprahasanam’?
Ans: Mahendravarman I(Pallava King)