Civil Services Prep

Prelims MCQ · Medieval History

Chola rulers built major temples, organised the singing of Tamil Shaiva hymns and consecrated metal images of Nayanar saints for festival processions.<br/><br/>Which conclusion follows most reasonably?

  1. Chola patronage separated royal authority completely from popular devotion.
  2. Bhakti compositions disappeared after being incorporated into temples.
  3. Royal patronage connected political authority with popular devotional traditions.
  4. The Cholas withdrew support from the worship of Shiva and Vishnu.
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