History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET December 2023 History
The establishment of Hindu colonies outside India was the effort of which of the following? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
- 1. Pallavas
- 2. Cholas
- 3. Vijayanagara rulers
- 4. Khiljis
- 5. Mauryas
A1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B2, 3, 4 and 5 only
C1, 2, 3 and 4 only
D1, 2, 3 and 5 only ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2, 3 and 5 only — The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
Explanation
★The correct statements are 1, 2, 3 and 5 only.
★The Mauryas traded with neighbours like China, Sri Lanka, Nepal and the western lands.
★The Cholas reached overseas centres such as Burma, Sumatra and Sri Lanka.
★The Pallavas extended their influence deep into South-East Asia.
★The Vijayanagara rulers conducted foreign trade with Malaya, Burma, China, Arabia and Persia.
★The Khiljis were a Delhi Sultanate dynasty with no overseas Hindu colonies, so the fourth statement is wrong.
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