History of South India - Important Compilations - PYQ Points

1. Pallava Period (Pallavas)

• Important Ruler: Narasimhavarman I, known as "Vatapikonda". The Chinese traveller Xuanzang visited Kanchipuram during his reign.
• Administration: Nandivarman I introduced early Brahmadeya settlements in Tondaimandalam. Land was measured using units such as Er, Nivarthanam, and Pattigai methods.
• Inscriptions: Pallava copper plates mention the Digambara Jain tradition. The Tiruchirappalli inscription explains village administration.
• Art: The article on South Indian paintings is Dakshinachitra. The monuments of Mamallapuram (Arjuna’s Penance, Five Rathas, Shore Temple) are world famous.
• Literature: "Dasakumaracharita" was written by Dandin.

2. Chola Period (Cholas)

• Administration: The Cholas were famous for local self-government in villages. The Uthiramerur Inscription explains their village administrative system. A group of many villages was called a 'Kurram'.
• Educational Centers: Ennayiram, Tribhuvanam, Thirumukkudal, Thiruvottriyur.
• Land: Tax-free land was called 'Irayili'. One Veli equals 6.5 acres of land.
• Important Events: Rajendra I sent an