The Rise of Small Kingdoms in South India

Ashoka's edicts of 3rd century DO NOT mention this kingdom of South India:

• Cholas

• Pandyas

• Vijaynagar

• Cheras

(a)   was the founder of the Chola kingdom of Medieval India.

The Rajrajeshwara Temple at Tanjore was built by Rajendra Chola.

• True

• False

This Chola ruler took the title of Gangaikondai (VIctor of Ganga):

• Vijayalaya

• Aditya I

• Rajendra Chola

• Rajaraja Chola

The Pandyas asserted their independence in the 13th century under this ruler:

• Kandugori

• Maruvarman Avani Sulamani

• Jalavarman Sundara Pandya

• Vira Pandaya I

The kingdoms of medieval South India were divided into (a)   .

Each temple had an attached matha which was:

• a centre of education.

• a resting place for travellers.

• the kings court.

• a well.