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प्रश्न
With reference to Chola literature, write on the following:
Kalingattuparani
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
What names were given to the following territorial divisions of the Chola kingdom:
District
King Rajendra I (1014-1044 AD) raised the Chola empire to the pinnacle of glory. In this context explain:
His attainments as a Great Builder.
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:
Caste System
Discuss people’s social life under Imperial Cholas with reference to:
Literature and Cultural Activities
Who established the rule of the Cholas?
Why did Rajaraja undertake a naval expedition against Ceylon and Maldives?
Why did the Cholas build a strong naval fleet?
With reference to the Chola period explain the following:
Taxes imposed by the Cholas.
Name the two scholars (one Buddhist and another Jain) who made a rich contribution to Tamil literature.
