The Founder of the Chalukya Empire

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Who was the founder of the Chalukya Empire?

  1. Pulakeshin I

  2. Vikramaditya II

  3. Kirtivarman I

  4. Mangalesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulakeshin I, also known as Pulakeshin the Great, was the founder of the Chalukya Empire in 543 CE.

In which year did Pulakeshin I establish the Chalukya Empire?

  1. 543 CE

  2. 553 CE

  3. 563 CE

  4. 573 CE


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulakeshin I established the Chalukya Empire in 543 CE.

What was the capital of the Chalukya Empire under Pulakeshin I?

  1. Badami

  2. Aihole

  3. Pattadakal

  4. Manyakheta


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Badami was the capital of the Chalukya Empire under Pulakeshin I.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I?

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Vikramaditya I

  3. Kirtivarman I

  4. Mangalesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pulakeshin II, also known as Pulakeshin Vatapi, is known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I.

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora?

  1. Krishna I

  2. Govinda III

  3. Vikramaditya II

  4. Amoghavarsha I


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Krishna I, also known as Krishna Raja, built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora.

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

  1. Vikramaditya II

  2. Kirtivarman II

  3. Someshvara I

  4. Jayasimha II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya II, also known as Vikramaditya Chalukya, is known for his patronage of literature and art.

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who defeated the Rashtrakuta king Dhruva Dharavarsha?

  1. Govinda III

  2. Amoghavarsha I

  3. Krishna II

  4. Jagattunga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Govinda III defeated the Rashtrakuta king Dhruva Dharavarsha.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajaraja I?

  1. Vikramaditya V

  2. Jayasimha II

  3. Somesvara II

  4. Vikramaditya VI


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jayasimha II is known for his victory over the Chola king Rajaraja I.

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who built the Chalukya Vikrama Era?

  1. Vikramaditya VI

  2. Somesvara III

  3. Jagadekamalla II

  4. Tailapa II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya VI built the Chalukya Vikrama Era.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of Jainism?

  1. Amoghavarsha I

  2. Krishna II

  3. Jagattunga

  4. Tailapa II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Amoghavarsha I is known for his patronage of Jainism.

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who defeated the Paramara king Bhoja?

  1. Vikramaditya VI

  2. Somesvara III

  3. Jagadekamalla II

  4. Tailapa II


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya VI defeated the Paramara king Bhoja.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana?

  1. Jagadekamalla II

  2. Tailapa II

  3. Somesvara IV

  4. Vikramaditya VII


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jagadekamalla II is known for his victory over the Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana.

What was the name of the Chalukya ruler who built the Chalukya-Chola style temples?

  1. Vikramaditya VII

  2. Somesvara IV

  3. Tailapa III

  4. Jagadekamalla III


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vikramaditya VII built the Chalukya-Chola style temples.

Which Chalukya ruler is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature?

  1. Somesvara III

  2. Jagadekamalla II

  3. Tailapa II

  4. Vikramaditya VI


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Somesvara III is known for his patronage of Sanskrit literature.

What was the name of the last Chalukya ruler?

  1. Tailapa III

  2. Jagadekamalla III

  3. Somesvara IV

  4. Vikramaditya VII


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vikramaditya VII was the last Chalukya ruler.

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