With reference to the Kalabhra revolt, consider the following statements:
1. The revolt was a powerful peasant protest directed against the landed Brahmanas.
2. The revolt was quelled through the joint efforts of the Pandyas, the Pallavas and the Chalukyas of Badami.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
The Kalabhra revolt, a significant event in ancient Indian history, was indeed a powerful peasant protest directed against the landed Brahmanas. This revolt, led by the Kalabhra tribal people, overthrew existing rulers and disrupted the established social and political order, particularly in the Tamil region. The Kalabhras were known to have revoked the brahmadeya rights, land grants given to Brahmanas, in numerous villages, which was a direct attack on their privileges and authority.
The widespread Kalabhra revolt, a peasant uprising against the Brahmanas, was quelled through the joint efforts of the Pandyas, the Pallavas, and the Chalukyas of Badami. This joint action was necessary to suppress the revolt due to its scale and intensity. The Kalabhras, who had established a seventy-five year rule in the Tamil region, were overthrown by these three kingdoms, marking the end of their reign.
Ques: 2
Who among the following known for ending the Kalabhra rule, marking the beginning of a new era in the Tamil speaking region?
Correct Answer:
(A) Kadungon
Kadungon was a Pandya king who revived the Pandya rule in South India in the 7th century CE. Along with the Pallava king Simhavishnu, he is credited with ending the Kalabhra rule, marking the beginning of a new era in the Tamil speaking region.
Ques: 3
Which of the following was patronised by the kalabhras:
Correct Answer:
(B) Jainism
Ques: 4
Consider the following statements regarding Kalabhras:
1. The literary sources for this period include Tamil Navalar Charithai, Yapemkalam, and Periapuranam.
2. The introduction of Sanskrit and Prakrit languages had resulted in the development of a new script called Vattezhuthuthu.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer:
(C) Both 1 and 2
Tamil Navalar Charithai, Yapernkalam (also known as Yapparungalam), and Periyapuranam are indeed considered important literary sources for understanding the Kalabhras and their period of rule in Tamil Nadu.
Seevakachinthamani and Kundalakesi were also written during this period. The introduction of Sanskrit and Prakrit languages had resulted in the development of a new script called Vattezhuthuthu. Many works under Pathinenkeezhkanakku were composed.
Ques: 5
During the age of Kalabhras, a Jain monk who established Dravida Sangha at Madurai was:
Correct Answer:
(A) Vajranandhi
During the reign of the Kalabhras, a Jain monk named Vajranandhi established the Dravida Sangha at Madurai. This event is believed to have occurred around 470 CE. Vajranandhi's actions are considered to be the precursor to the legendary Tamil Sangams. The Dravida Sangha aimed to create a casteless society based on Jain principles.