17. The Chalukyas and the Pallavas
EXERCISE I
A. Answer the following questions:
1. What do you know about the Chalukyas of
South India?
2. Write a note about the temples of the
Chalukyas.
3.
What do you know about the Pallavas?
4.
Write about the art and architecture of the Pallavas.
B. Fill in the blanks:
1. and
were the famous rulers of Chalukyas dynasty.
2. Chalukyas rulers were the famous patrons
of
3. founded Pallava dynasty.
4.
Pallavas had their capital at near Chennai in Tamil Nadu.
5.
Pallavas were a great lover and patrons of and
6.
Pallava rulers were mainly followers of and
C. Match the columns:
1.
Persian ambassador a.
Chalukya temple
2.
Virupaksha b. Pulakeshin
II
3.
Mahabalipuram c.
Pallava king
4.
Mahendravarman d.
The Rathas Temple
D. Write 'true' or 'false' in the
brackets given after each statement:
1.
Pulakeshin-II fought with Harshavardhana. ()
2.
Aihole and Pattadkal are known for Seashore. ()
3.
Kanchipuram was the capital of the Chalukyas. ()
4.
Kailasanath temple was built by the Pallavas. ()
Activity:
Collect
pictures of the famous rock-cut temples of the south India.
