Between 4th to 9th century, Kanchipuram served as the capital of which kingdom?

The correct answer is Pallava. Key Points

• The Pallava dynasty was an early 4th-century to late 9th-century CE line of rulers in southern India.
• Pallava was able to sustain their rule for about 500 years.
• Mahendravarman I is considered to be the greatest ruler of the Pallavas.
• Kanchipuram was the capital of the Pallavas.
• Their territories at the height of their powers extended from the northern part of Andhra Pradesh to River Kaveri in the South.
• Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram and the Kanchi Kailasanathar Temple at Kanchipuram are famous temples constructed during the reign of Pallavas.
• The Pallavas were great patrons of learning.
• The symbol of the Pallavas was the Lion (Simha) and the Bull (Nandi), It was interchangeable depending on the preference of the ruler. 

Additional Information

• Pandya.
  • Pandya dynasty started near about 6th century BC and ended around the 15th century AD.​
  • The capital of Pandyas was Madurai.
  • The symbol of the Pandya Dynasty was the fish.
• ​Chera.
  • ​The Chera Dynasty is also called the Keralaputra dynasty.
  • Their capital was Muziri also known as Vanchi.
  • Uthiyan Cheralathan, and is widely considered the founder of the Chera Dynasty.
  • Rama Varma Kulakshekhra was the last king of the Chera Dynasty.
  • The bow was the royal emblem of the Chera Kingdom.
• ​Chola.
  • Vijayalaya was the founder of the Imperial Chola dynasty.​
  • Thanjavur (Tanjore) was the capital of Cholas.
  • Jumping Tiger was the royal emblem of the Cholas.
  • Rajendra Chola III Was the last king of this dynasty​