TNPSC Micro Topics

Adi Sankara (788-820) Advent of Adi Sankara Sri Ramanujar (1017-1138) Conclusion

Azhwars and Nayanmars Azhwars Nayanmars Impact

Devotional Movement and Literature Tamil Devotionalism Sources Bhakti as Ideology Bhakti and the Arts

Mamallapuram Conclusion

Ajanta Paintings Architecture and Sculpture

Introduction: Ellora, Ajanta and Mamallapuram Ellora The Ellora caves were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. Heterodox I / Buddhist caves Goddesses Heterodox II / Jain caves Caves of Vedic Religions

Trade Maritime Trade Society Growing influence of Brahmanism Monasteries and Mutts Growing Popularity of Sanskrit Rock-cut Temples

Pallavas About the Cheras: Though the Kerala region seems to have been under the rule of the Chera Perumals during the period from sixth to ninth century little is known about its history until the beginning of the ninth century. Pallava Administration Land Grants In 1879, eleven plates held together by a ring of copper,

Religion Literature and Education Chalukya Architecture Aihole (Ayyavole) Vatapi (Badami) Pattadakal Painting

Chalukyas Chalukya Administration State Royal Women The King and His Ministers Provincial and District Administration Village Administration Aihole Inscription of Pulikesin II : The Megudi temple at Aihole (in Karnataka) stands on top of a hill. On the eastern wall of this Jaina temple is a 19-line Sanskrit inscription (dated to Saka era: 634-635 AD