Consider the following about the Kakatiyas 1 Kakatiyas were worshippers of Shiva 2 They were the his...........

Culture of India Religious beliefs and Practises

Download Solution PDF

Consider the following about the Kakatiyas.

1. Kakatiyas were worshippers of Shiva.

2. They were the historic overlords and progenitors of the Rashtrakutas.

3. The Kakatiya polity was based a monarchical system that preferred women over men in rulership.

4. Their empire was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate.

Select the correct answer using the codes below.

1&4 only

2,3&4 only

1&3 only

All the above

छोटे Courses बड़े Results

Master Religious beliefs and Practises

Prepare through Micro-courses

Try Now

Explanation:

Statement 1: They are known as worshippers of Svayambhudeva, i.e., Siva.
Statement 2: During the 9th and 10th century, they were the subordinates of the Rashtrakutas.After the overthrow of the Rashtrakuta power by the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani, the Kakatiyas became their feudatories or Mahamandalesvaras under the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
Statement 3: The Kakatiya ruler was the pivot of the entire administrative structure, yet he was not an absolute autocrat. Generally, in the process of succession, they followed the law of primogeniture and a woman coming to the throne was a remarkable exception.
Statement 4: The Kakatiya dynasty was a South Indian dynasty but was eventually conquered by the Delhi Sultanate.