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Statewise GK · Q208

Tamil Nadu GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 208

Q208

The Pallava rulers believed in __

A.
Buddhism
B.
Hinduism
Answer
C.
Jainism
D.
Shaivism

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Pallavas were originally feudatories of the Satavahanas in the south-eastern part of their empire who became independent when the Satavahana power declined. They are seen to be "strangers to the Tamil country", unrelated to the ancient lines of Cheras, Pandyas and Cholas.