History • Medieval IndiaHard
Consider the following statements regarding the political evolution of medieval Venad: 1. Venad gradually expanded its territorial boundaries from its original core around Quilon to absorb neighboring chieftaincies, eventually forming the nucleus of the Travancore kingdom. 2. The rulers of Venad maintained complete isolation from the imperial Chola-Pandyas wars of the 11th and 12th centuries, never experiencing southern military incursions. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 only✓ Correct Answer
B. 2 only
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
💡 Solution & Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because Venad evolved from a small principality into a powerful kingdom under ambitious monarchs like Ravi Varma Kulasekhara. Statement 2 is incorrect because Venad was frequently subjected to Chola military invasions and diplomatic pressures during the imperial expansion under Rajaraja I and Rajendra I. The geopolitical turbulence of the southern frontier shaped the defensive and military institutions of medieval Venad.
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