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SSC GD 2021 PYQ — Question 33

SSC GD Constable (English) - 10th December 2021 Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q33

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Between the 4th to 9th centuries, Kanchipuram served as the capital of which kingdom?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Pallava.

  • Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallava dynasty, who ruled most of present-day Tamil Nadu from the 6th to 9th centuries AD.
  • Kanchipuram, or simply Kanchi, about 70km from Chennai, is counted among India’s seven holiest cities, collectively called “Sapta-puri”.