South India History: True or False: facts and a 5-question quiz

Five quick true or false statements on South Indian history. This is a true-or-false quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: Medieval South India. 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)

• The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja I.: Rajaraja I of the Chola dynasty had it built around 1010.
• Hampi lies on the banks of the Godavari river.: Hampi stands on the Tungabhadra, in Karnataka.
• The Pallava capital was Kanchipuram.: Kanchipuram was the Pallava capital for centuries.
• Tipu Sultan died defending Seringapatam in 1799.: The Fourth Anglo-Mysore War ended with the fall of the city.
• The Battle of Talikota was fought in 1665.: It was fought in 1565 and ended Vijayanagara power.

Quick answers

What should I know about The Brihadisvara temple at Thanjavur was built by Rajaraja I.? Rajaraja I of the Chola dynasty had it built around 1010.

What should I know about Hampi lies on the banks of the Godavari river.? Hampi stands on the Tungabhadra, in Karnataka.

What should I know about The Pallava capital was Kanchipuram.? Kanchipuram was the Pallava capital for centuries.

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