Question

Answer all questions given under the heading

Impact on Culture

1. Give one example of the monumental architecture of the Cholas.
2. Mention a few monuments left behind by the Mughals?
3. What was added by the Vijayanagar kingdom in temple construction?
4. Mention the new style of Tamil literature which emerged during the Vijayanagar Kingdom.

Answer 1

1. The monumental architecture of the Cholas is visible in the great temple of Thanjavur, Gangai- Konda-Chola Puram, and Darasuram, to name only a few.
2. The MughalsTeft behind numerous monuments, in addition to constructing entire cities like Shahjahanabad (Delhi) and Fatehpur Sikri, gardens, mosques, and forts.
3. The intricately carved lofty towers or gopurams at the entrance to temples were all added during the Vijayanagar period.
4. A new style of Tamil literature called Prabandham emerged during this period.