Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Which among the following sites are associated with ancient Deccan?
A. Peddabankur
B. Kotalingala
C. Jhusi
D. Polakonda
E. Kadambapur

Correct option is C

The sites of Peddabankur, Kotalingala, Polakonda, and Kadambapur are all associated with the ancient Deccan region. These places were significant in early historic Deccan, particularly in the Satavahana and post-Satavahana periods. Archaeological remains such as brick structures, coins, pottery, and inscriptions have been found at these sites, confirming their importance in Deccan's early history. However, Jhusi is located near Prayagraj (Allahabad) in Uttar Pradesh and is known for its prehistoric and Chalcolithic cultural layers, not associated with the Deccan. Therefore, the correct grouping is A, B, D, and E.

Information Booster:

Peddabankur: Located in Telangana, it was an important Satavahana urban center with Buddhist remains and coin findings.
Kotalingala: An early historic site in Telangana; significant for Satavahana coins, pointing to early polity in the Deccan.
Polakonda: Another early historic site in Telangana; important for its cultural artifacts linking to Deccan settlements.
Kadambapur: Archaeological evidence places this site within ancient Deccan settlements .

Additional knowledge:

Jhusi : Located in Uttar Pradesh, Jhusi is famous for Neolithic and Chalcolithic remains but not related to ancient Deccan culture.