History · From State to Empire
UGC NET June 2015 History
Which of the following is not correct in the context of the Kalabhra revolt?
AThe revolt was against the Cholas
BIt was a powerful peasant protest against landlords and Brahmanas
CThey ruled for seventy-five years
DThey did not patronize Buddhist monasteries ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) They did not patronize Buddhist monasteries — The claim that they did not patronize Buddhist monasteries is not correct, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★The claim that they did not patronize Buddhist monasteries is not correct, so that is the answer.
★The Kalabhras were in fact patrons of Jaina and Buddhist monasteries.
★So saying they did not support them is wrong.
★The revolt began in about 250 CE.
★It was directed against the Chola, Pandya, Chera and Pallava kings.
★They executed many Brahmins and stopped the grant of land to them.
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