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प्रश्न
With reference to Chola literature, write on the following:
Kalingattuparani
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उत्तर
It is a 12th-century poem and a war song by Jayankondar, the court poet of Kulottunga I. It is the most fascinating historical work in Tamil literature which celebrates the victory of Kulottunga Chola I over the Kalinga King, Anantavarman Chodaganga in the Chola-Kalinga war. It gives a vivid and graphic description of battle scenes and also provides details about the route taken by Kulottunga’s army. It is hailed as one of the masterpieces of Tamil literature with its majestic styles and diction.
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His attainments as a Great Builder.
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Administration of the Kingdom,
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The three types of village assemblies.
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The role of the temple as an employer.
