Which two powerful dynasties emerged in Southern India before the emergence of the Cholas ? Name the two temples patronised by the rulers of these dynasties.

Which two powerful dynasties emerged in Southern India before the emer

1.	Which two powerful dynasties emerged in Southern India before the emergence of the Cholas ? Name the two temples patronised by the rulers of these dynasties.
Answer» Solution :(i) The Cholas in TAMIL and the HOYSALES in the KARNATAKA before the emergence of the Vijayanagara empire in the SOUTH. (ii) The two temples patronised by the Cholas are Brihadisvara TEMPLE at Thanjavur and the Chennakeshava temple at Belur.