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Who founded the Pallava dynasty?
- A) Simhavarman I
- B) Vishnugopa
- C) Mahendravarman I
- D) Pulakeshin I
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Which region was the primary center of the Pallava dynasty?
- A) Deccan Plateau
- B) Gangetic Plains
- C) Northern India
- D) Southern India
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The Pallava rulers were known for their patronage of which religion?
- A) Hinduism
- B) Buddhism
- C) Jainism
- D) Zoroastrianism
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Who was the Pallava king known for his architectural achievements, including the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?
- A) Simhavarman I
- B) Narasimhavarman I
- C) Mahendravarman I
- D) Rajasimha Pallava
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Which ancient trade route passed through the Pallava kingdom, connecting India with Southeast Asia?
- A) Silk Road
- B) Spice Route
- C) Grand Trunk Road
- D) Maritime Silk Road
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The Pallava dynasty saw significant developments in which field of art and architecture?
- A) Sculpture
- B) Music
- C) Literature
- D) Dance
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Who among the following Pallava rulers is credited with the construction of the famous rock-cut temples at Mamallapuram?
- A) Simhavarman I
- B) Narasimhavarman I
- C) Mahendravarman I
- D) Rajasimha Pallava
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The Pallava dynasty is known for its contributions to which form of Indian classical dance?
- A) Bharatanatyam
- B) Kathak
- C) Odissi
- D) Kuchipudi
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What was the capital city of the Pallava dynasty?
- A) Kanchipuram
- B) Madurai
- C) Thanjavur
- D) Cholaipattinam
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The Pallava rulers issued their earliest inscriptions in which ancient script?
- A) Brahmi
- B) Kharosthi
- C) Devanagari
- D) Tamil
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Who was the Pallava king who defeated the Chalukyas and expanded the Pallava kingdom to its greatest extent?
- A) Simhavarman I
- B) Narasimhavarman I
- C) Mahendravarman I
- D) Rajasimha Pallava
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The Pallava Empire reached its zenith under the rule of which prominent ruler?
- A) Simhavarman II
- B) Narasimhavarman II
- C) Mahendravarman II
- D) Rajasimha Pallava II
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Which Pallava ruler is known for his patronage of learning and literature, particularly the Tamil epic "Silappatikaram"?
- A) Simhavarman II
- B) Narasimhavarman II
- C) Mahendravarman II
- D) Rajasimha Pallava II
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The decline of the Pallava dynasty was primarily attributed to:
- A) Foreign invasions
- B) Economic instability
- C) Dynastic disputes
- D) Natural disasters
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Who was the last notable ruler of the Pallava dynasty who faced invasions from the Cholas?
- A) Simhavarman III
- B) Narasimhavarman III
- C) Mahendravarman III
- D) Rajasimha Pallava III
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The Pallava rulers were known for their exquisite temple architecture, characterized by which distinct feature?
- A) Towering gopurams
- B) Elaborate carvings
- C) Intricate murals
- D) Decorative domes
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The Pallava dynasty witnessed the rise of which famous Pallava queen who ruled in her own right?
- A) Kundavai
- B) Rudramadevi
- C) Didda
- D) Abbakka
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The Pallava Empire extended its influence into which region of present-day India?
- A) Tamil Nadu
- B) Gujarat
- C) Rajasthan
- D) Bihar
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Which Pallava ruler is associated with the defeat of the Rashtrakutas and the restoration of Pallava power?
- A) Simhavarman III
- B) Narasimhavarman III
- C) Mahendravarman III
- D) Rajasimha Pallava III
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The Pallava dynasty flourished primarily during which period in Indian history?
- A) 3rd to 9th centuries CE
- B) 1st to 6th centuries CE
- C) 10th to 13th centuries CE
- D) 7th to 12th centuries CE
