Medieval and Ancient History

Question 1

Edakkal Caves:

Answer 1

Edakkal Caves are two natural caves at Edakkal, in Wayanad district of Kerala. The caves are situated 1,200 m above sea level on Ambukutty Mala, on the Mysore Plateau, in the Western Ghats. The Edakkal caves are believed to be camping shelters of the Neolithic community.
The caves were discovered by Fred Fawcett
Edakkal is the only known place in India with Stone Age carvings. The carvings belong to Neolithic and Mesolithic age. T

Question 2

Konark Sun Temple:

Answer 2

It was built by King Narasimhadeva I, the great ruler of Ganga dynasty.
The temple was included in UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984
Kalinga Architecture
It is protected under the National Framework of India by the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains (AMASR) Act (1958) and its Rules (1959).
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Question 3

Odisha’s Golden Triangle

Answer 3

The Konark is the third link of Odisha’s Golden Triangle. The first link is Jagannath Puri and the second link is Bhubaneswar (Capital city of Odisha).

Question 4

the Chandrabhaga Mela around the month of February.

Answer 4

Konark Temple

Question 5

Maratha War of Independence

Answer 5

Mughals versus Marathas in the Deccan