KAS: Paper-I (A)1. History — Ancient and Medieval Period (India and Kerala): Salient Features, Art & Culture, Major Dynasties

Which kingdom had matriarchy in South India?

Which script was introduced in South India by Ashoka?

Mark the correct statement: 1. "Mughal rule began and ended at Panipat". 2. Marathas were defeated in the Third Battle of Panipat. 3. French rule began with Panipat. 4. French power ended with Panipat.

Growth of vernacular literature in Medieval India was the greatest contribution of

Mark the correct statement: 1. Nizamuddin Auliya was the contemporary of Muhammad Tughluq. 2. Tulsidas was influenced by Shaikh Salim Chishti.

Mark the incorrect statement: 1. Ashtapradhan is associated with Shivaji. 2. Shivaji was the organiser of Maratha Rajya. 3. Sulh-i-kul was the idea of Shivaji. 4. Treaty of Purandar took place with Shivaji.

Mahmud Gawan was the minister of

Which ruler used marble in his buildings?

Consider the following statements: 1. In Kerala, the megaliths are burial sites. 2. Iron objects and pottery are the main items found from megalithic burials in Kerala. 3. 'Pattanam' is a megalithic burial site. Which of the above statement/s is/are not correct?

Consider the following: 1. Mampalli copper plate of Shri Vallabhan Kota is the first record that used Kollam Era. 2. Parthivapuram copper plate refers to the grants of land to 'Salai'. 3. Jewish copper plate speaks of a grant to Joseph Rabban. Which of the above statement/statements is/are correct?