Chalukya Dynasty

1. Which of the following are the branches of Western Chalukyas?

  1. Chalukyas of Lata
  2. The Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi

Select the correct option from the codes below:

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. Neither 1 & 2
  4. 1 & 2
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Answer: Option D. 1 & 2

2. In northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha, the Vakatakas were succeeded by the__?

  1. Eastern Chalukyas
  2. Chalukyas of Badami
  3. Rashtrakutas
  4. Western Chalukyas
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Answer: Option B. Chalukyas of Badami

3. Who laid the foundation of Vatapi Fort?

  1. Pulakeshin I
  2. Kirtivarman I
  3. Mangalesa
  4. Vikramaditya I
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Answer: Option A. Pulakeshin I

4. Where was the capital of the Chalukyas situated in Western Deccan?

  1. Aihole
  2. Pattadakal
  3. Vatapi
  4. Mahakuta
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Answer: Option C. Vatapi

5. Early Western Chalukyas who ruled for about two centuries but were overthrown by whom in the mid-8th century?

  1. Cholas
  2. Rashtrakutas
  3. Hoysalas
  4. Palas
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Answer: Option B. Rashtrakutas