Exploring the Kakatiya Kingdom

Who was the most prominent ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty?

• Ganapati Deva

• Prataparudra

• Rudra Pratap

• Rudrama Devi

What was the capital city of the Kakatiya kingdom?

• Warangal

• Nizamabad

• Hyderabad

• Vijayawada

Which famous temple is known for its intricate architecture in the Kakatiya period?

• Meenakshi Temple

• Jagannath Temple

• Thousand Pillar Temple

• Brahma Temple

What unique architectural feature is commonly found in Kakatiya temples?

• Kakatiya arch

• Kakatiya spire

• Kakatiya pillar

• Kakatiya dome

Name one significant contribution of the Kakatiya kingdom to art.

• The Hampi ruins in Karnataka.

• The Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.

• The Thousand Pillar Temple in Warangal.

• The Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra.

What was the primary economic activity in the Kakatiya kingdom?

• Mining

• Textile production

• Agriculture

• Trade with neighboring kingdoms

How did the Kakatiya rulers support trade and commerce?

• The rulers built walls to isolate their cities from trade routes.

• The Kakatiya rulers supported trade and commerce by establishing trade routes, promoting agriculture, constructing irrigation systems, and providing protection to merchants.

• The Kakatiya rulers discouraged trade to focus on military expansion.

• They imposed heavy taxes on merchants to limit commerce.

Which agricultural practices were prominent in the Kakatiya kingdom?

• Irrigation systems, crop rotation, and cultivation of rice, pulses, and oilseeds.

• Use of chemical fertilizers only

• Focus on livestock breeding

• Planting only wheat and barley

What role did the Kakatiya kingdom play in regional politics?

• The Kakatiya kingdom had no significant impact on trade or culture in South India.

• The Kakatiya kingdom was primarily a maritime power in Southeast Asia.

• The Kakatiya kingdom was a minor player, overshadowed by the Chola dynasty.

• The Kakatiya kingdom was a major political power in South India, influencing regional dynamics through military conquests, trade, and cultural advancements.

How did the Kakatiya dynasty influence later South Indian kingdoms?

• The Kakatiya dynasty was known for its military conquests only.

• The Kakatiya dynasty influenced later South Indian kingdoms through administrative innovations, architectural styles, and cultural patronage.

• The Kakatiya dynasty primarily focused on trade and commerce.

• The Kakatiya dynasty had no impact on architecture in South India.