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The temples at Halebidu and Belur belong to which of the following dynasty?

the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

  1. Kadamba dynasty

  2. Hoysala dynasty

  3. Rastrakuta dynasty

  4. Badami Chalukya dynasty

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hoysala dynasty ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. Hoysala architecture and sculpture, especially ornate and intricate, are best seen at Halebid, Belur, and Somnathpur. Most of these temples have secular features with broad themes depicted in their sculptures. 

What is the present name of Dwara Samudra, the ancient capital of the Hoysalas?

the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

  1. Mathura

  2. Halebid

  3. Raourkela

  4. Belur

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Correct Option: B

Who was the real maker of the Hoysala kingdom?

the hoysalas of dwarasamudra (984 a.d. to 1346 a.d.) the cholas and hoysalas of dwarasamudra south india during rajput age rajput age history

  1. Rajaraja Chola III

  2. Veera Ballala chola III

  3. Vishnuvardhana

  4. Narasimha II

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Vishnuvardhana was one of the greatest rulers of the Karnataka region and he was the king who really started to establish the Hoysalas as a separate independent dynasty. He freed them from the subordination to the Chalukyas. His long reign period of 34 years saw the growth of the Hoysala Empire and the development of innumerable peaceful activities.