Question 3 of 13intermediate🧠 RememberLong Answer5 marks

What high accomplishments in art, architecture, literature, science, etc., do we come across during this period?

Correct Answer

This period witnessed remarkable accomplishments across multiple fields.

In science, Bhāskarāchārya (Bhāskara II) wrote influential mathematical and astronomical texts including Lilāvatī, Bijagaṇita, and Siddhāntaśhiromaṇi, with pioneering techniques that took Europe centuries to rediscover.

In architecture, magnificent temples were built: the Bṛihadīśhvara temple at Thanjavur by the Cholas, the Kandariya Mahādeva and Lakṣhmaṇa temples at Khajuraho by the Chandellas, the Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu, and the Bhojeshwar Temple by Bhoja.

In literature, Sanskrit works flourished under royal patronage; Bhoja wrote treatises on architecture, governance, medicine, and Sanskrit poetics. Jayadeva composed the Gītagovindam.

Rāmānujāchārya developed the viśhiṣṭādvaita vedānta philosophy, and Basaveśhvara founded the Lingāyat movement with his vachanas in Kannada.

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Explanation

The chapter extensively covers cultural achievements. On Bhāskarāchārya: 'It would take Europe a few centuries to rediscover some of Bhāskarāchārya's pioneering techniques.' On temples: 'the Kandariya Mahādeva and the Lakṣhmaṇa temples, architectural marvels among dozens of temples constructed at Khajuraho by the Chandellas.' On literature: 'Bhoja was a generous patron who supported scholars and promoted Sanskrit literature.' On philosophy: 'Rāmānujāchārya... developed the school of viśhiṣṭādvaita vedānta' and 'Basaveśhvara... founded the Lingāyat movement.'

Solution Steps

  1. In science, Bhāskarāchārya (Bhāskara II) wrote influential mathematical and astronomical texts including Lilāvatī, Bijagaṇita, and Siddhāntaśhiromaṇi

  2. In architecture, magnificent temples were built including the Bṛihadīśhvara temple at Thanjavur by the Cholas, Kandariya Mahādeva and Lakṣhmaṇa temples at Khajuraho by the Chandellas, Hoysala temples at Belur and Halebidu, and Bhojeshwar Temple by Bhoja

  3. In literature, Sanskrit works flourished; Bhoja wrote treatises on architecture, governance, medicine, and Sanskrit poetics; Jayadeva composed the Gītagovindam

  4. Rāmānujāchārya developed the viśhiṣṭādvaita vedānta philosophy

  5. Basaveśhvara founded the Lingāyat movement with his vachanas in Kannada

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