The Eastern Chalukyas

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge about the Eastern Chalukyas, a prominent dynasty that ruled over parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in India from the 7th to the 12th century.
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Who founded the Eastern Chalukya dynasty?

  1. Vishnuvardhana I

  2. Kubja Vishnuvardhana

  3. Jayasimha I

  4. Vijayaditya I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kubja Vishnuvardhana, also known as Vishnuvardhana I, founded the Eastern Chalukya dynasty in 624 CE.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of literature and art?

  1. Vijayaditya II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II, who ruled from 733 to 746 CE, was a renowned patron of literature and art. He is credited with establishing the Chalukya Vikramaditya University.

What was the capital of the Eastern Chalukyas?

  1. Vengi

  2. Rajahmundry

  3. Vijayawada

  4. Amaravati


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vengi, also known as Pedavegi, was the capital of the Eastern Chalukyas.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler defeated the Pallava king Nandivarman II and expanded the kingdom's territory?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vijayaditya II defeated the Pallava king Nandivarman II in the Battle of Nenmeli in 740 CE, expanding the Eastern Chalukya kingdom's territory.

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who constructed the famous Bheemeshwara Temple in Draksharama?

  1. Chalukya Bhima I

  2. Vijayaditya I

  3. Vikramaditya II

  4. Rajaraja Narendra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chalukya Bhima I constructed the Bheemeshwara Temple in Draksharama, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his successful military campaigns against the Cholas and the Rashtrakutas?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Narendra, who ruled from 1022 to 1061 CE, was a skilled military leader who successfully defended the Eastern Chalukya kingdom against the Cholas and the Rashtrakutas.

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who constructed the Chalukya Vikramaditya University?

  1. Vikramaditya II

  2. Chalukya Bhima I

  3. Vijayaditya I

  4. Rajaraja Narendra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II constructed the Chalukya Vikramaditya University, which became a renowned center of learning and scholarship.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of the Telugu language and literature?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Narendra was a patron of the Telugu language and literature. He encouraged the use of Telugu in administration and promoted the translation of Sanskrit works into Telugu.

What was the name of the last Eastern Chalukya ruler?

  1. Vijayaditya III

  2. Vikramaditya VI

  3. Rajaraja Narendra III

  4. Chalukya Bhima III


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chalukya Bhima III was the last Eastern Chalukya ruler. He ruled from 1162 to 1189 CE.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijayaditya I constructed the Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar, which is considered one of the finest examples of Odia architecture.

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who defeated the Chola king Rajendra Chola I in the Battle of Koppam?

  1. Vijayaditya II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Narendra defeated the Chola king Rajendra Chola I in the Battle of Koppam in 1054 CE.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Rajaraja Narendra Temple in Tanuku?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rajaraja Narendra constructed the Rajaraja Narendra Temple in Tanuku, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

What was the name of the Eastern Chalukya ruler who defeated the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the Battle of Khandava?

  1. Vijayaditya II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vijayaditya II defeated the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the Battle of Khandava in 757 CE.

Which Eastern Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the famous Chalukya Bhimavaram Temple in Bhimavaram?

  1. Vijayaditya I

  2. Vijayaditya II

  3. Rajaraja Narendra

  4. Chalukya Bhima I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chalukya Bhima I constructed the Chalukya Bhimavaram Temple in Bhimavaram, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

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