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5. Pulakeshin II exchanged ambassadors with king Khusrau of Iran.
6. Patliputra was the capital of the Chalukyas.
E. Answer in one word or phrase :
1. Where was the capital of the Chalukya rulers located?
2. What was the northern limit of the Chalukya kingdom?
3. With whom did Pulakeshin II exchange ambassadors?
4. Where did the Parsees come from?
5. Who killed Pulakeshin II?
6. What type of worship is it to sing devotional songs and praise?
F. Answer the questions in brief :
1. How did the Chalukyas and the Pallavas fight with each other?
2. What type of trade relations did the Chalukyas maintain with other countries?
3. How can you say that the Chalukyas were tolerant towards other faiths?
4. What is a Ratha temple? Describe it.
5. What type of functions did temples perform under the Pallavas?
6. Who were Alvars and Nayannars? What do you understand by Bhakti?
G. Answer the questions in detail :
1. What did the Tamil Bhakti saints say?
2. What do you know about Pulakeshin II?
3. What led to the decline of the Pallavas finally?
4. What is the contribution of the Chalukyas in the Ajanta and Ellora caves?
5. Examine the rise and achievements of the Chalukya.
6. Write a short note on Pallavas.

1. Is there any importance of literary works of earlier period in the present times?
2. How can you say that the architecture and achievements of science and mathematic add to the
prosperity of a kingdom?

Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram is one of the most-ancient cities of southern India and traces its
history to the 2nd century BCE as an early Chola capital. From the 3rd to the
9th century CE, it was the Pallava capital, and from the 10th to the 13th
century, it served as the late Chola government headquarters. It was
conquered by Muslim and Maratha armies in the 17th century and by the
British in the 18th century, after which it was twice sacked by the French. Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Throughout its history, Kanchipuram remained an important pilgrimage centre. In its early years it was a
Jain and Buddhist centre of learning, and the great Hindu philosopher Ramanuja (traditionally dated
1017-1137) was educated there. Now considered one of the seven great sacred Hindu cities in India, it
contains 108 Shaiva and 18 Vaishnava temples. Also a modern centre of learning, it has several colleges
affiliated with the University of Madras in Chennai.

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