Question

Thanjavur is an example of--town.
A.Temple
B.Port
с.Administrative
D.Commercial

Answer 1

Hint:It was the capital during the Chola Dynasty in Southern India. Rajendra Chola ruler Vijayalya established Chola rule in Tamil land, with Thanjavur as his capital, during the middle of the ninth century. His grandson, Parantaka, became the king after his death.

Complete answer:
 Rajendra Chola’s grandson, Parantaka, became the king after his death. He conquered Madurai and defeated Pandyas and the rulers of Sri Lanka.By the eleventh century AD, Chola power had son Rajendra Chola were the two prominent rulers. Thus he extended his empire in the north and the south directions to prove the Chola power. He knew the value of controlling the sea. So he built a powerful navy. He was very good at naval warfare. He controlled sea-islands like Laccadives, Maldives and Ceylon. In the north, he annexed the north-west part of the Ganga region.Rajaraja I built the Rajarajeshwara temple of Lord Shiva at Thanjavur. On the walls of this temple are inscribed the chief works of Rajaraja I. Under his rule, the Cholas became the paramount power in southern India. The increase in trade brought prosperity to their kingdom, Chola mandalam. The Chola economy was very sound and solid.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:The Cholas were great patrons of art and architecture. They were mighty builders. The Dravidian style was developed and almost well perfected by the Cholas. So they developed a unique form of architecture. The Brihadeshwara temple at Tanjore is a fine example of their new style - an addition to the Dravidian.