Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Kadamba Dynasty (of Banwasi)?
1.The Talagunda inscription belongs to the reign of crown prince Santivarma and attests to the founder Mayurasharma’s martial beginnings.
2.Ravivarma is credited with extending the Kadamba Kingdom to the Narmada River in the north after military conquest.
3.Their architecture is distinguished by the Stepped Pyramid structure known as Kadamba Shikara.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The Talagunda inscription of crown prince Santivarma mentions Mayurasharma‘s martial origins as a Brahmin.
- Statement 2: Correct. Ravivarma is credited with extending his Kingdom to the Narmada River.
- Statement 3: Correct. The Kadamba Shikara, a Stepped Pyramid with a Stupika, was their unique architectural style.
