Social Recall Rashtrakutas Flashcards
What languages did the Rashtrakutas encourage?
The Rashtrakutas encouraged both Kannada and Sanskrit.
Who wrote Nalachampu?
Trivikrama wrote Nalachampu, the first champu work in Sanskrit literature.
What is Kavirahasya and who wrote it?
Kavirahasya is a work written by Halayudha.
Who were some notable figures in Amoghavarsha’s court?
Jinasena, Mahaveeracharya, Shakatayana, Gunabhadra, and Veerasena were notable figures in Amoghavarsha’s court.
What did Pampa write?
Pampa, known as Adikavi, wrote Adipurana and Vikramarjunavijaya in Kannada.
Who composed Shanti Purana?
Ubhayakavi Ponna composed Shanti Purana.
What is Kavirajamarga?
Kavirajamarga is the first work in Kannada written by Shrivijaya, who was in the court of Amoghavarsha.
What does the title ‘Nadoja’ signify?
The title ‘Nadoja’ is awarded in memory of the first poet, Pampa, to veteran achievers in Karnataka.
Who authored Vaddaradhane?
Vaddaradhane was authored by Shivakotiacharya.
What is the significance of Vaddaradhane?
Vaddaradhane is a collection of Jain religious stories with special importance given to native Kannada words.
What were the prominent educational centres during the Rashtrakuta period?
Mathas and Agraharas were the prominent educational centres.
What subjects were taught at educational centres during the Rashtrakuta period?
Knowledge was imparted about Sanskrit, the Vedas, astrology, logic, and the Puranas.
Where was a leading centre of learning located?
Salotgi in Indi taluk of Vijayapura district was one of the leading centres of learning.
