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Match the following medieval South Indian dynasties with their respective capital cities: A. Chola - 1. Madurai B. Pandya - 2. Thanjavur C. Pallava - 3. Kanchipuram D. Chera - 4. Vanji (Karur) Select the correct combination:
A. A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4✓ Correct Answer
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
D. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
💡 Solution & Explanation
The correct pairings link each medieval and imperial South Indian dynasty to its historical capital city. The Cholas administered their empire primarily from Thanjavur and later Gangaikonda Cholapuram, the Pandyas ruled from Madurai, the Pallavas maintained their political base in Kanchipuram, and the Cheras operated from Vanji near modern Karur. These urban centers served as cultural and administrative focal points during successive imperial eras. Epigraphical records corroborate these dynastic capitals.
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