Question

Dynasty famous for efficient rural administration was
1. Cholas
2. Rashtrakuta
3. Chalukyas
4. Pallavas

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Cholas

The correct answer is Cholas.

• Chola Kingdom:
  • The Cholas are believed to have overthrown the Pallavas in south India.
  • They became prominent in the 9th century and established an empire comprising the major portion of South India.
  • They also extended their control in Sri Lanka and the Malay peninsula and are thus called ‘Imperial Cholas’.
  • Thousands of inscriptions found in the temples provide detailed information regarding the administration, society, economy, and culture of the Chola period.
  • They believed in running efficient administration through Dynasty Rule.
  • The founder of the Imperial Chola line was Vijaya.

• Rashtrakuta:
  • The Rashtrakutas considered themselves descendants of Satyaki.
  • Historians differ on the question of their origins.
  • It is evident from a few Chalukya kings’ inscriptions that they were vassals of the Chalukyas.
  • Rashtrakutas were of Kannada origin and their mother tongue was Kannada.
• Chalukyas:
  • The Chalukya dynasty reached its peak during the reign of Pulakesin II.
  • His grandfather Pulakesin I had created an empire around Vatapi.
  • Pulakesin II subjugated the Kadambas, the Gangas of Mysore, the Mauravas of North Konkan, the Latas of Gujarat, the Malavas, and the Gurjars.
  • He also succeeded in getting a submission from the Chola, Chera, and Pandya kings.
  • He had also defeated King Harsha of Kannauj and the Pallava king Mahendravarman.
• Pallavas:
  • The Pallava capital was Kanchipuram.
  • Their territories at the height of their powers extended from the northern part of Andhra Pradesh to River Kaveri in the South.
  • During the seventh century, the Cholas were reduced to a marginal state by the authority of the Pallavas.
  • Vatapi (Badami) was occupied by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman who defeated the Chalukyas.
  • The Kalabhra uprising was crushed by the Pandyas, Chalukyas, and the Pallavas jointly.
  • The Kalabhras were protesting against the numerous land grants (Brahamadeya) to Brahmanas made by the Brahmanic rulers of the three dynasties.