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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.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Under whose rule, the Cholas rose to imperial greatness towards the end of the 10th century AD?
What was the method of electing members of the village assembly under the Cholas?
Mention any two duties assigned to a village assembly under the Cholas.
Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Caste System
Name the new capital built by Rajendra Chola. In which present-day state is it situated?
Why did the Cholas build a strong naval fleet?
Name the two languages promoted by the Cholas.
Name one important literary source that gives information about the Cholas. Name the author of this text and the ruler, whose exploits it describes.
With reference to the Chola Administration, write short notes on:
Local Self-Government
With reference to the South Indian temples answer the following question:
The role of the temple as an employer.
