Q. Consider the following pairs:
  1. Cholas – Velandau
  2. Haihayas – Konamandala (Konaseema)
  3. Kondapadumatis – Nadendala
  4. Kota chiefs – Dharanikota
Select the correctly matched pair from the given options:

Answer: All are correct
Notes: All the pairs given are correctly matched based on historical records and regional associations:
  1. The Cholas were associated with Velandau, a region under their administration.
  2. The Haihayas ruled Konamandala, also known as Konaseema, situated in the Godavari delta.
  3. The Kondapadumatis governed Nadendala, a notable territorial division of Andhra Pradesh.
  4. The Kota chiefs were rulers of Dharanikota, an important historic site and former capital in the Krishna River valley.
These matchings reflect accurate ruler-territory relationships from medieval South Indian history.
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