Historical Geography of India
Match Medieval Dynasties and Capitals | Badami, Kanchi
The correct matches are: Chalukyas - Badami, Pallava - Kanchipuram, Harsha - Kannauj, and Pandya - Madurai.
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Exam Year
2004
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NCERT Class VII - Our Pasts II
Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer:List-I List-II A. Chalukyas 1. Madurai B. Pallava 2. Kannauj C. Harsha 3. Badami D. Pandya 4. Kanchipuram
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| A. Chalukyas | 1. Madurai |
| B. Pallava | 2. Kannauj |
| C. Harsha | 3. Badami |
| D. Pandya | 4. Kanchipuram |
[U.P.P.C.S. Special Prelims 2004]
Detailed Solution:
The correct answer is A.
During the early medieval period, the political map of India was divided into several regional empires, each centered around a powerful fortified capital.Historical records verify that the Early Chalukyas ruled from Badami, the Pallavas from Kanchipuram, Emperor Harsha from Kannauj, and the Pandyas from Madurai.Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic
"Which city became the prize of the Tripartite struggle after Harsha's death?"
Kannauj, due to its status as the imperial capital and its strategic location in the Doab.
Examiner's Mindset & Pro-Tip
"The rise of these capitals reflects the shift from a unified empire to regional powers that defined the Middle Ages in India."
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