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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
Mention any two victories won by Cholas under Rajaraja I.
What names were given to the following territorial divisions of the Chola kingdom:
District
Under Cholas, the ruler was the pivot on which turned the whole machinery of the state, but actual administration was not highly centralised. In this context, explain briefly.
The position of the Chola Monarch.
Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Caste System
Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Religion
Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Literature and Cultural Activities
Name any three great rulers of the Chola dynasty.
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.
