The iconic South Indian martial art 'Kalaripayattu' flourished during the medieval period under the patronage of regional kingdoms in which modern state?
Explanation:
Kalaripayattu, one of the oldest surviving martial arts, developed heavily in Kerala, patronized by the local chieftains (Naduvazhis) and the Zamorin of Calicut.
The practice of 'Sijda' (prostration) and 'Paibos' (kissing the feet of the monarch) at the royal court was introduced by which Delhi Sultan to project absolute authority?
Explanation:
Balban introduced Iranian court customs like Sijda and Paibos to elevate the prestige and divine right theory of the Sultan's throne above the Turkish nobility.
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