Capitals of South Indian Kingdoms: facts and a 5-question quiz
Play this quizKanchipuram, Badami, Madurai, Warangal and Halebidu: pin the capitals of five great southern dynasties. This is a map-tap quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.
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What this quiz covers
Era: 6th-14th century. Region: South India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.
Facts behind the questions (spoilers)
- Madurai: Madurai was the Pandya capital and a centre of Tamil learning.
- Kanchipuram: The Pallavas ruled from Kanchipuram.
- Badami: Pulakeshin II ruled from Vatapi (Badami) in the 7th century.
- Warangal: The Kakatiyas ruled from Warangal until the early 14th century.
- Halebidu: Halebidu (Dwarasamudra) was the Hoysala capital.
Quick answers
What should I know about Madurai? Madurai was the Pandya capital and a centre of Tamil learning.
What should I know about Kanchipuram? The Pallavas ruled from Kanchipuram.
What should I know about Badami? Pulakeshin II ruled from Vatapi (Badami) in the 7th century.
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