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Who among the following rulers of Vijayanagara Empire constructed a large dam across Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometres long from the river to the capital city?Β  Β  Β  Β [2023]

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    The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city is Devaraya I

    The ruler of the Vijayanagara Empire who constructed a large dam across the Tungabhadra River and a canal-cum-aqueduct several kilometers long from the river to the capital city is Devaraya I

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“Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects.”Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    The statement reflects one of the core beliefs of Jainism. Jainism emphasizes the idea that all living beings, including plants, animals, and even non-living entities like rocks and water, possess souls (jiva) and that all life is interconnected. This belief in the sanctity of all forms of life is fRead more

    The statement reflects one of the core beliefs of Jainism.

    Jainism emphasizes the idea that all living beings, including plants, animals, and even non-living entities like rocks and water, possess souls (jiva) and that all life is interconnected. This belief in the sanctity of all forms of life is fundamental to Jain philosophy and ethics.

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With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs:Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  [2023]Literary workAuthorDevichandraguptaBilhanaHammira-MahakavyaNayachandra SuriMilinda-panhaNagarjunaNitivakyamritaSomadeva Suri 

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Which one of the following explains the practice of β€˜Vattakirutal’ as mentioned in Sangam poems?Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  Β  ...Read more

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    The correct answer is: A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death. In Sangam literature, 'Vattakirutal' refers to the practice where a defeated king would commit ritual suicide by fasting to death after losing a battle, as a way to preserve his honor.

    The correct answer is: A king defeated in a battle committing ritual suicide by starving himself to death.

    In Sangam literature, ‘Vattakirutal‘ refers to the practice where a defeated king would commit ritual suicide by fasting to death after losing a battle, as a way to preserve his honor.

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With reference to ancient South India, Korkai, Poompuhar and Muchiri were well known asΒ  Β  Β  [2023]

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    The correct answer is: ports Korkai, Poompuhar, and Muchiri (also known as Muziris) were ancient port cities in South India. These ports were important centers of maritime trade and commerce, especially during the Sangam period, facilitating trade with regions like Rome, Greece, and Southeast Asia.

    The correct answer is: ports

    Korkai, Poompuhar, and Muchiri (also known as Muziris) were ancient port cities in South India. These ports were important centers of maritime trade and commerce, especially during the Sangam period, facilitating trade with regions like Rome, Greece, and Southeast Asia.

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