Question

Which dynasty did not have its capital in South India?
1. Chola
2. Chera
3. Pallava
4. Pala

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Pala

The correct answer is Pala.

• Uraiyur is an area of Tiruchirapalli in Tamil Nadu, India.
  • It was the capital of the early Cholas.
• Cheras were an ancient Dravidian dynasty of Tamil origin.
  • The location of the Chera capital is generally assumed to be at modern Karur.
• The capital of Pallavas was Kanchipuram.
  • Kanchipuram, also known as Kanchi, is an ancient city in southern India’s Tamil Nadu state. 
• The Pala Dynasty originated in the region of Bengal.
  • Hence it is not a South Indian dynasty.