Gudi Padwa and Ugadi are Deccan new years. The Deccan states of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra & Telengana celebrate these new years today. 

In this quiz, we learn about the deccan rulers, among the most enlightened, but mostly unknown. Who were the oldest dynasty to have ruled the Deccan? Who made the Ellora caves? Which dynasty is credited with being the cradle of Hindu temple architecture?

Five lucky quizzers win “Essential Ramayana” book by Arjun Bharadwaj.