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Q86 (NDA-I/2016) History & Culture › Medieval India › South Indian empires Answer Verified

Consider the following statements about Rashtrakuta kings : 1. They were ardent patrons of Shaivism and did not support other forms of religion. 2. They promoted only Sanskrit scholars and gave them large grants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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The Rashtrakuta kings were known for their religious tolerance and broad patronage. While they supported Shaivism and Vaishnavism, they were also great patrons of Jainism [2]. For instance, Amoghavarsha I was a devout follower of Jainism and appointed the Jain monk Jinasena as his spiritual guide [2]. They also supported Buddhism and allowed the practice of Islam. Regarding literature, the Rashtrakutas did not exclusively promote Sanskrit. They were pioneers of Kannada literature, and their reign is considered its golden age [2]. Rulers like Amoghavarsha I authored works in both Sanskrit (Prasnottaramalika) and Kannada (Kavirajamarga) [2]. Famous Kannada poets like Pampa, Ponna, and Ranna received significant royal patronage alongside Sanskrit scholars [2]. Therefore, both statements are incorrect as they falsely suggest exclusive support for Shaivism and Sanskrit.

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  1. [2] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms > Literature > p. 114
  2. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms > III Rashtrakutas > p. 115
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