GK / GS · Chapter 9
Sangam Age and South Indian Kingdoms PYQs
Imagine a Tamil poet, two thousand years ago, praising a king for feeding every guest, while Roman ships unload gold at a port not far away.
Sangam Literature, Society and Beliefs 6 PYQs
- Which of the following explains the meaning of the term “Sangam” in ancient South Indian history, as derived from Sanskrit?SSC CGL 2026 · 06 Oct 2026
- What are the main themes found in the poems of Sangam Literature?DSSSB 2026 · 26 Sep 2026
- Which collection of Sangam literature is popularly known as the Ten Idylls?DSSSB 2026 · 06 Oct 2026
- Which compilation of Sangam literature consists of eight major anthologies?DSSSB 2026 · 13 Oct 2026
- With respect to the Sangam corpus, identify the anthology that contains hymns devoted to Vishnu and Murugan.DSSSB 2026 · 14 Oct 2026
- In which classical language was ancient Sangam literature composed?DSSSB 2026 · 16 Oct 2026
The Three Early Kingdoms: Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas 8 PYQs
- ‘Vanji’, identified with present-day Karur in Tamil Nadu, was the capital of which dynasty?SSC MTS 2026 · 05 Feb 2026
- Which three kingdoms emerged in the southern regions of the Subcontinent around 400 BCE?SSC Selection Post 2026 · 23 Sep 2026
- Which dynasty did King Karikala belong to?SSC MTS 2026 · 17 Feb 2026
- Kaveripattinam was the main Chola port, is also known by which name?SSC MTS 2026 · 19 Feb 2026
- Which fertile region received diverted river water from the "Grand Anicut" developed during the period of the Chola king Karikala?SSC CGL 2026 · 23 Oct 2026
- In the epic “Silappadikaram”, which capital city was ultimately destroyed by fire due to Kannagi's curse?SSC CGL 2026 · 01 Oct 2026
- Which South Indian dynasty ruled over the Vaigai–Tamraparni valleys, with Madurai as its centre?DSSSB 2026 · 26 Sep 2026
- In the maritime trade networks of the ancient world, the bustling port of Muziris was situated along which of the following coasts?DSSSB 2026 · 13 Oct 2026
The Pallavas of Kanchi 3 PYQs
- The Muttaraiyars of Cauvery delta was subordinate to whom?SSC MTS 2026 · 16 Feb 2026
- The 'Pancha Pandava Rathas' at Mahabalipuram are an example of:SSC Selection Post 2026 · 25 Sep 2026
- Who among the following was the last ruler of the Pallava dynasty?SSC CGL 2026 · 05 Oct 2026
The Chalukyas of Badami 3 PYQs
- Who among the following kings acquired the title of ‘Dakshinapatheshvara’ (lord of the south)?SSC MTS 2026 · 09 Feb 2026
- The term ‘ Vesara ’ refers to an architectural style that developed in which Indian region, combining elements of North and South Indian temple…Delhi Police 2026 · 05 Jan 2026
- The Vesara style in temple architecture, seen at Aihole and Pattadakal, is a synthesis of:SSC Stenographer 2026 · 12 Sep 2026