INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

PHYSIOLOGY OF INDIA

INDIAN PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Kanchipuram is in which of the following states? [Bank PO 1993]
A
Kerala
B
Andhra Pradesh
C
Tamil Nadu
D
Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conjeevaram is the English name of the ancient Kancheepuram. Like all ancient cities, Kancheepuram is also situated on the banks of a river, Vegavati. The city was the capital of the Early Cholas as far back as the 2nd century BC and a Pallava capital between the 6th and 8th centuries.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Kanchi Kailasanathar temple is the oldest structure in Kancheepuram dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Shiva lingam in this temple is 10 feet high. Kanchi Kailasanathar temple was built in 7th century AD by a Pallava king named Rajasimha known as Narasimhavarman II.

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