History · Sources of Medieval Indian History
UGC NET January 2017 History
Which of the following statements are true in respect of the kingdom of Srivijaya? Select the answer from the code given below.
- 1. Devapala of the Pala family granted villages for the maintenance of a Buddhist monastery built by Balaputradeva.
- 2. Chola Rajaraja I had cordial relations with the kingdom of Srivijaya.
- 3. Rajendra I's relations with Srivijaya were initially friendly, but later inimical.
- 4. Mara Vijayottungavarman built a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.
A1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓ Correct
B1, 2 and 3
C2, 3 and 4
D1, 3 and 4
Correct answer: (A) 1, 2, 3 and 4 — All four statements are true, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Explanation
★All four statements are true, so the answer is 1, 2, 3 and 4.
★Devapala of the Palas granted villages for a monastery built by Balaputradeva.
★Chola Rajaraja I had cordial relations with Srivijaya.
★Rajendra I's relations with Srivijaya were friendly at first but later hostile.
★Mara Vijayottungavarman built a Buddhist monastery at Nagapattinam.
★So all four statements correctly describe the contacts with Srivijaya.
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