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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?
Under Cholas, the ruler was the pivot on which turned the whole machinery of the state, but actual administration was not highly centralized. In this context, explain briefly.
Functioning of the autonomous rural institutions (Gram Sabhas)
Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Religion
Write a brief note on the development of Tamil Literature under the Cholas.
Who established the rule of the Cholas?
Name the two languages promoted by the Cholas.
Name the last ruler of the Cholas.
Who wrote the Tamil Ramayana?
With reference to the Chola period explain the following:
Administration of the Kingdom,
Name the two scholars (one Buddhist and another Jain) who made a rich contribution to Tamil literature.
