Q. Consider the following statements about Chola kingdom:
1. Their symbol was bow and arrow.
2. The capital of the Sangam Cholas was Uraiyur.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • The Cholas were one of the three main Tamil kingdoms of South India that were a part of the pre and post-Sangam period (600 BCE – 300 CE).
  • Tiruchirapalli (Uraiyur) and Kaveripattinam were their early capitals. According to the Tamil Etymology the large availability of the rich food in the empire gave the name Chola. The Sangam Literature have mentioned numerous Chola kings who had surnames like Valavan, Senni, Kill and Cholan. The Chola flag symbol was the Jumping Tiger.

Source: ICSE Total History

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