Medieval South Indian History

Ancient and Medival History

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Indian Economy - Understanding the basics of Indian economic system

Consider the following statements regarding a dynasty of southern India

1. They ruled in the region of Maharashtra and Vidarbha after the Satavahana dynasty.

2. They gave land grants on a large scale.

3. They are credited with taking Brahmin religion and it’s ideas to the south.

The above given statements holds true for which of the given below? (

Pallavas

Vakatakas

Chalukyas

Ikshvakus

Formation of New States and Rural Expansion in the Peninsula :

In northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha (Berar) the Satavahanas were succeeded by the Vakatakas, a local power.
The Vakatakas, who were brahmins themselves, are known from a large number of copper plate land grants issued to the brahmanas
They followed the brahmanical religion and performed numerous Vedic sacrifices.
The important contribution of Vakataka culturally was that this kingdom became a channel for transmitting Brahmanical ideas and Social institutions to southern India.