South Indian Dynasties MCQ: facts and a 5-question quiz

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Pallavas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas and Hoysalas: a multiple-choice quiz on southern dynasties. This is a multiple-choice quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 6th-13th 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)

Pallavas: The five rathas are carved from single rocks.
Pulakeshin II: Pulakeshin II stopped Harsha's southward march.
Krishna I: Krishna I (r.
Narasimhavarman I: He took the title Vatapikonda, 'conqueror of Vatapi'.
Hoysalas: Vishnuvardhana of the Hoysalas had it built in 1117 to mark a victory.

Quick answers

What should I know about Pallavas? The five rathas are carved from single rocks.

What should I know about Pulakeshin II? Pulakeshin II stopped Harsha's southward march.

What should I know about Krishna I? Krishna I (r.

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