TNPSC Micro Topics

Introduction

Art and Architecture

Literature The Ashtadiggajas (Eight renowned poets) Allasani Peddanna, Nandi Thimmana, Tenali Rama, Dhurjathy, Bhattu Murthy, Puna Vira Bhadra, Mallana and

Society and Economy

Administration Nayak System Little Kingdoms in Ramanathapuram and Pudukottai The kingdom of Ramnad was inaugurated by the Madurai Nayak Muthu

Vijayanagar Empire Origin and Expansion According to somelater-day tradition, Vidyaranya (also called Madhava), a renowned Saiva saint and Sanskrit scholar,

Art and Architecture Golkonda Fort: The Raja Krishna Dev of the Kakatiya dynasty with Warangal as capital constructed the Golkonda

Bahmani Kingdom Alaudin Hasan Bahman Shah (1347–1358) Mohammed I (1358–1375) Turquoise is a semi-precious stone sky blue in colour. Turquoise

Introduction Sources The Vijayanagar kings issued a large number of gold coins called Varaha (also called Pon in Tamil and

Religion Temples Cintamani, Mylapore, Tiruvotriyur, Tiruvadanai and Mahabalipuram are busy coastal trading centres recorded in inscriptions.