South Indian Kingdoms Flashcards

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Sangam Age

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Language of Sangam Literature

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Earliest Tamil Works

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18 Minor Works

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The Epics

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Megalith culture

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3 early kingdoms

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Pandyas

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Cholas

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Cheras

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Economy

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Society

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Religion

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Newer kingdoms

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Vakatakas

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Chalukyas

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Pallavas

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Conflict between Chalukyas and Pallavas

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Kadambas

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Western Gangas

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Imperial Cholas

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Rajaraja (985-1014AD)

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Rajendra I (1014-44AD)

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Society under imperial Cholas

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Administration

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Education

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Temple Architecture

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Rose under Imperial cholas
Architectural style: Dravida
Characterized by many storeys above garbhagriha (innermost chamber of deity). Number of storeys 5-7 called vimana.
For example: kailashnathar temple (Kanchi) and Seven Pagodas in Narasimhavarman’s reign. Built of solid rocks. He also built Mahabalipuram (port + shore temple).
Rajaraja and Rajendra I erected Shiva and Vishnu temples. For example: Brihadeshwara at Tanjore (1010).
Inscriptions on the walls narrating historical victories found.