The beginning of the medieval period saw the rise of influential philosophical schools, including Advaita Vedanta championed by Adi Shankara (8th-9th century). It also marked a peak in temple building activity, particularly under dynasties like the Pallavas, Cholas, and others, leading to the growth of large temple towns like Chidambaram and Madurai around prominent temple complexes.
We find the following two specific trends at the beginning of the middle age in Indian History. (a) Rise of philosophies like Advaita, Vedanta. (b) Progress in sculpture as per Buddhism (c) Development of temple towns like Chidambaram, Madurai (d) Trade with Roman empire
Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2013 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Hoysalas of Dwarasamudra)
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Answer: C. (a), (c)
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