Temple building in the Vijayanagara region had a long history going back to which of the following dynasties?
A. Pallavas
B. Chalukyas
C. Nizams
D. Hoysalas
E. Cholas
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → A, B, D, E only
A. Pallavas Correct. Temple building in the Vijayanagara region had a long history, going back to dynasties such as the Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Cholas.
B. Chalukyas Correct. The Chalukyas are the second of the four dynasties in that line.
C. Nizams Incorrect. The Nizams are not among the dynasties to which the region’s tradition of temple building goes back; that tradition is traced to the Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Cholas.
D. Hoysalas Correct. The Hoysalas of Karnataka extended patronage to elaborate temples such as the Chennakeshava temple at Belur.
E. Cholas Correct. The Cholas of Tamil Nadu built temples such as the Brihadishvara temple at Thanjavur.
NCERT (2026-27): “5.1 Choosing a capital … Temple building in the region had a long history, going back to dynasties such as the Pallavas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas and Cholas. Rulers very often encouraged temple building as a means of associating themselves with the divine – often, the deity was explicitly or implicitly identified with the king. Temples also functioned as centres of learning. Besides, rulers and others often granted land and other resources for the maintenance of temples. Consequently, temples developed as significant religious, social, cultural and economic centres. From the point of view of the rulers, constructing, repairing and maintaining temples were important means of winning support and recognition for their power, wealth and piety.…” |