The Chalukyas

Description: The Chalukyas were a powerful dynasty that ruled over parts of southern and central India from the 6th to the 12th centuries. They were known for their military prowess, their patronage of the arts, and their contributions to literature and architecture.
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In which century did the Chalukyas first come to power?

  1. 4th

  2. 5th

  3. 6th

  4. 7th


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Chalukyas first came to power in the 6th century, with the establishment of the Chalukya dynasty by Pulakeshin I.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I at the Battle of Pullalur?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulakeshin II is known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I at the Battle of Pullalur in 610 CE.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and for his construction of the Kailasa temple at Ellora?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II is known for his patronage of the arts and literature, and for his construction of the Kailasa temple at Ellora.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his defeat of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III at the Battle of Takkolam?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tailapa II is known for his defeat of the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III at the Battle of Takkolam in 973 CE.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Someshvara I is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal.

What was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty?

  1. Badami

  2. Kalyani

  3. Pattadakal

  4. Aihole


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badami was the capital of the Chalukya dynasty.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II is known for his construction of the Virupaksha temple at Pattadakal.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajendra Chola I at the Battle of Koppam?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Someshvara I is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajendra Chola I at the Battle of Koppam in 1054 CE.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Tailapa II is known for his construction of the Mallikarjuna temple at Pattadakal.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his defeat of the Paramara king Bhoja at the Battle of Latur?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Someshvara I is known for his defeat of the Paramara king Bhoja at the Battle of Latur in 1068 CE.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Aihole?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulakeshin II is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Aihole.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana at the Battle of Soratur?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Someshvara I is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana at the Battle of Soratur in 1076 CE.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Badami?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulakeshin II is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Badami.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Western Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI at the Battle of Kalyani?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Someshvara IV is known for his victory over the Western Chalukya king Vikramaditya VI at the Battle of Kalyani in 1189 CE.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Someshvara I


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II is known for his construction of the Chalukya Vikrama Chola temple at Pattadakal.

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