Question 1

Who wrote Tuhafat-ul-Mujahiddin?

Accepted Answer

Sheik Zainuddin wrote Tuhafat-ul-Mujahiddin, a historical work detailing the struggle of the Malabar Muslims against the Portuguese in the 16th century.

Question 2

Athula was the court poet of

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Athula was the court poet of Srikantha.

Question 3

Name the work of Atula?

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Mushakavamsa Kavya is a work by Atula, which is a Sanskrit epic poem narrating the legendary history of the Mushika dynasty of Kerala.

Question 4

Rajatarangini written by Kalhana deals with the history of

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Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana in the 12th century, is a historical chronicle that deals with the history of Kashmir, covering its kings and the political and cultural developments in the region.

Question 5

Which king is mentioned in the Narayan-Kannur inscription of A.D. 929

Accepted Answer

The Narayan-Kannur inscription of A.D. 929 mentions Vikramarama as the king. This inscription is a historical document that provides insights into the period and the reign of Vikramarama.

Question 6

Mushakavamsa Kavya is written in

Accepted Answer

Mushakavamsa Kavya is written in Sanskrit. It is a classical Sanskrit poem that narrates the legendary history of the Mushika dynasty of Kerala.

Question 7

Which of the following was/were the indigenous coins of Kerala

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All the options listed, dinaram, pazhankasu, and kashu, were indigenous coins of Kerala, used in various historical periods for trade and commerce within the region.

Question 8

Which of the following statements regarding the Tharisapalli copper plates is/are correct? a. It documents Venad ruler Ayyanadikal Thiruvadikal's donation of a region and its

Accepted Answer

The Tharisapalli copper plates document the donation made by the Venad ruler Ayyanadikal Thiruvadikal to the Tharisapalli church in Kollam, including the administration of the region. This donation was indeed made in the fifth year of Sthanu Ravi Kulasekhara's reign, indicating that Ayyanadikal was a ruler under the Kulasekhara king, Sthanu Ravi Perumal.

Question 9

Who was Mar Saphir Eso

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Mar Saphir Eso was a Jewish merchant who is historically recognized for his role in establishing the Tharisapalli Church in Kollam, India, highlighting the ancient connections between the Jewish community and the region.

Question 10

Anjuvannam was

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Anjuvannam was a trade guild or corporation in medieval South India, particularly among the Jewish and Christian merchant communities, involved in overseas trade.

Question 11

Which of the statements is/are true regarding Iravikutty Pillai Pattu?

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Iravikutty Pillai Pattu is a southern ballad that narrates the story of its hero, Iravikutty Pillai, who was indeed a minister to the king of Travancore.

Question 12

Which Aranyaka refers to the Chera Army?

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The answer of Which Aranyaka refers to the Chera Army?
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Question 13

Which ancient text mentions Kerala's links to the Kurukshetra war?

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The Mahabharata mentions Kerala's links to the Kurukshetra war, indicating the participation of the region or its warriors in the epic battle.

Question 14

River Churni is?

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River Churni is a tributary of the Periyar River.

Question 15

Who wrote Arthasathra?

Accepted Answer

Chanakya, also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta, is traditionally identified as the author of the Arthashastra, an ancient Indian treatise on statecraft, economic policy, and military strategy.

Question 16

Akananuru deals with

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Akananuru is a classical Tamil poetic work that is part of the Ettuthokai anthology in Sangam literature, primarily dealing with themes of love and romance.

Question 17

Purananuru deals with

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Purananuru is a collection of Tamil poetry that predominantly deals with themes related to war and diplomacy among others, reflecting the socio-political aspects of ancient Tamil society.

Question 18

Who wrote Silappathikaram?

Accepted Answer

Ilango Adigal is traditionally credited with writing the Tamil epic poem Silappathikaram, which is one of the Five Great Epics of Tamil literature.

Question 19

The text Tolkapiyam deals with?

Accepted Answer

The Tolkappiyam is an ancient work on Tamil grammar and poetics, attributed to the sage Tolkappiyar. It is considered the earliest extant Tamil literature and deals extensively with Tamil grammar, phonetics, and semantics.

Question 20

Who wrote Tolkapiyam?

Accepted Answer

Tolkapiyam, the oldest surviving Tamil grammar text, was written by Tolkapiyar.

Quiz 1: Keralas Literature, Art, and Culture