Which of the following dynasties of South India issued their documents first in Prakrit and later in Sanskrit ?
- A. The Cholas of Tamil Nadu
- B. The Pandyas of the post-Sangam Age
- C. The Pallavas of Tondaimandalam ✓
- D. The Gangas of Kalinganagara
Correct Answer: C. The Pallavas of Tondaimandalam
Explanation
The early Pallavas (3rd-4th centuries CE) issued copper-plate charters in Prakrit, but later shifted entirely to Sanskrit and eventually Tamil for their royal inscriptions.
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