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Key Points

• Baddega (A.D. 850 – 895) was a ruler of the Vemulawada Chalukya dynasty, which was prominent in the Telangana region during the early medieval period.
• He is credited with constructing the Bhimeshwara Temple at Vemulawada, a significant center of Shaivism.
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its architectural and historical significance.
• Vemulawada, also known as "Dakshina Kashi," was a major religious and cultural hub during Baddega's reign.

Additional Information

• Arikesari-I: Arikesari-I was another ruler of the Vemulawada Chalukya dynasty. 
• Yuddhamalla-I: Yuddhamalla-I was an earlier ruler in the dynasty. His contributions were primarily in the areas of military campaigns and territorial expansion.
• Yuddhamalla-II: Yuddhamalla-II was a successor in the same dynasty. While he is known for his patronage of art and culture.

The correct answer is Kusumayudha – I

Key Points 

• Mudigonda Chalukya’s ruled “Manchikondanadu” by making Mudigonda (Khammam) as their capital.
• Mudigonda is in Koravi Seema of Telangana. 
• The Khammam and Warangal regions are called as Koravi Seema. 
• The eastern region of koravi Seema was called as Manchikondanadu. 
• Other name for Koravi seema is “Visurunadu”. 
• The founder of the kingdom was Kokkiraju. 
• Capital of Mudigonda Chalukyas was Mudigonda (Khammam).
• Official emblem is Necklace (Kantaka Haram).
• Greatest ruler of this kingdom was Kusumayudha – I.
• Last ruler is Nagathi Raju. 

Additional Information Kusumayudha-I (A.D. 870 – 895): 

• He was the contemporary of Chalukya Bhima-I of Eastern Chalukyas.
• According to Koravi inscription: 
  • He was the feudatory king to 1st Chalukya Bhima of Vengi Chalukya. 
  • He played important role in Vengi Chalukya - Manyakheta conflicts. 
  • This inscription explains about his victories. 
  • Chalukya Bhima donated a Village called “Kukiparru” to a Brahmin named Potamayya on the request of Kusumayudha-I. 
  • He played Prominent role in defeating Rashtrakuta’s and throwing them away from Koravi Seema.

Betaraja – I (A.D. 1075-1100): 

• Betharaju-1 came to power after his father Kusumayudha -IV death. 
• From that time, conflicts started in the kingdom. 
• Kakartya Gundana defeated Betaraja and occupied the Koravi region. 
• Later, Betaraja-I took the help of the ruler of Viriyala and regained his Kingdom.

The correct answer is A & B only

Key Points

• Mudigonda Chalukya’s ruled “Manchikondanadu” by making Mudigonda (Khammam) as their capital.
• Mudigonda is in Koravi Seema of Telangana. 
• The Khammam and Warangal regions are called as Koravi Seema. 
• The eastern region of koravi Seema was called as Manchikondanadu. 
• Other name for Koravi seema is “Visurunadu”. 
• The founder of the kingdom was Kokkiraju. 
• Capital of Mudigonda Chalukyas was Mudigonda (Khammam).
• Official emblem is Necklace (Kantaka Haram).
• Greatest ruler of this kingdom was Kusumayudha – I.
• Last ruler is Nagathi Raju. 

Additional Information

• Mudigonda Chalukya’s were the feudatories of Vengi (Eastern) Chalukyas. 
• They ruled feudatories of eastern chalukyas from A.D. 850 to Kakatiya’s Rudradeva’s period for about 3 and half centuries.
• Historical Sources: 
  • Moghali Cheruvu inscription
  • Koravi Copper Inscription (A.D.935)
  • Guduru inscription of Viryala ( A.D.1124)
  • Krivvaka (Kukkanuru) inscription of Kusumayudha
• The Moghali Cheruvu inscription issued by the Kokkiraja describes about the dynasty of Mudigonda Chalukyas. 
• According to this Moghali Cheruvu inscription, Kokkoraja and Ranamardha both were Brothers.
• They Established their kingdom by making mudigonda as capital.

The correct answer is B, C, A

Key Points Betaraja – I (A.D. 1075-1100): 

• Betharaju-1 came to power after his father Kusumayudha -IV death. 
• From that time, conflicts started in the kingdom. 
• Kakartya Gundana defeated Betaraja and occupied the Koravi region. 
• Later, Betaraja-I took the help of the ruler of Viriyala and regained his Kingdom.

Kusumayudha-I (A.D. 870 – 895): 

• He was the contemporary of Chalukya Bhima-I of Eastern Chalukyas.
• According to Koravi inscription: 
  • He was the feudatory king to 1st Chalukya Bhima of Vengi Chalukya. 
  • He played important role in Vengi Chalukya – Manyakheta conflicts. 
  • This inscription explains about his victories. 
  • Chalukya Bhima donated a Village called “Kukiparru” to a Brahmin named Potamayya on the request of Kusumayudha-I. 
  • He played Prominent role in defeating Rashtrakuta’s and throwing them away from Koravi Seema.

Kusumayudha – II (A.D. 935 -960): 

• He had a title namely “Vineeta Janasraya”. 
• There was peace in the Kingdom during his time.
• Kusumayudha – II exempted all the tax in the village “moghali cheruvu” and donated it to a Brahmin namely “Dhoniya sharma”( of Kuthsitha Gotra), this was donated on a Sankranthi festival.
• This inscription which explain donation had ithihasa poems. 
• Koravi inscription explains about political condition and administration.

The correct answer is Kusumayudha – VI

Key PointsKusumayudha – VI: 

• Kusumayudha – VI has a title is Marbala Kesari. 
• His contemporary was “Rudradeva” of Kakatiya dynasty. 
• According to Krivvaka inscription, Rudradeva defeated him.
• After this defeat , Kusumayudha – VI was in exile for 12 years. 
• After 1 years, he regained his kingdom with the help of his ministers and appointed them as Mahamandaleswara (Grand Chiefs).

Additional InformationBetaraja – I (A.D. 1075-1100): 

• Betharaju-1 came to power after his father Kusumayudha -IV death. 
• From that time, conflicts started in the kingdom. 
• Kakartya Gundana defeated Betaraja and occupied the Koravi region. 
• Later, Betaraja-I took the help of the ruler of Viriyala and regained his Kingdom.

Kusumayudha-I (A.D. 870 – 895): 

• He was the contemporary of Chalukya Bhima-I of Eastern Chalukyas.
• According to Koravi inscription: 
  • He was the feudatory king to 1st Chalukya Bhima of Vengi Chalukya. 
  • He played important role in Vengi Chalukya – Manyakheta conflicts. 
  • This inscription explains about his victories. 
  • Chalukya Bhima donated a Village called “Kukiparru” to a Brahmin named Potamayya on the request of Kusumayudha-I. 
  • He played Prominent role in defeating Rashtrakuta’s and throwing them away from Koravi Seema.

Kusumayudha – II (A.D. 935 -960): 

• He had a title namely “Vineeta Janasraya”. 
• There was peace in the Kingdom during his time.
• Kusumayudha – II exempted all the tax in the village “moghali cheruvu” and donated it to a Brahmin namely “Dhoniya sharma”( of Kuthsitha Gotra), this was donated on a Sankranthi festival.
• This inscription which explain donation had ithihasa poems. 
• Koravi inscription explains about political condition and administration.

The correct answer is Mugda Shivacharyudu.

Key Points

• Arikesari-I changed the capital from Bodhan to Vemulawada.
• He issued the Kollipara inscription.
• He donated Belmoga village to the Shaiva Guru Mugdha Shivacharya for educational purposes.
• According to the Kollipara inscription, Arikesari-I was well educated and skilled in archery and Ayruveda.

Additional Information

Baddenna

• Baddena wrote Neeti Shastra Mukhthavali, Sumati Shatakam.

Vemulawada Bheema Kavi

• Raghava Pandaviyam was the first Telugu Dvarthi Kavyam Vemulawada Bhima Kavi wrote this.

Key Points

• Baddega (A.D. 850 – 895) was a ruler of the Vemulawada Chalukya dynasty, which was prominent in the Telangana region during the early medieval period.
• He is credited with constructing the Bhimeshwara Temple at Vemulawada, a significant center of Shaivism.
• The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is known for its architectural and historical significance.
• Vemulawada, also known as "Dakshina Kashi," was a major religious and cultural hub during Baddega's reign.

Additional Information

• Arikesari-I: Arikesari-I was another ruler of the Vemulawada Chalukya dynasty. 
• Yuddhamalla-I: Yuddhamalla-I was an earlier ruler in the dynasty. His contributions were primarily in the areas of military campaigns and territorial expansion.
• Yuddhamalla-II: Yuddhamalla-II was a successor in the same dynasty. While he is known for his patronage of art and culture.

The correct answer is 4, 3, 1, 2.

Key PointsVinayadithya Yuddha Malludu (750-780 CE):

• He is the founder of Vemulawada Chalukyas.
• He ruled Bodhan as his capital.
• He ruled from 750 CE to 780 CE.
• He was the army commander of Rahtrakuta king Dantidurga and later became a vassal king.

Arakesari-2 (930-955 CE):

• He is the greatest of the Vemulawada Chalukyas.
• He ruled from 930CE to 955CE.
• During his reign the succession wars started in Vengi kingdom.
• Pampa Kavi was his courtier.
• He has the following titles:
  • Gunanidhi
  • Gunarnava
  • Uddatha Narayana
  • Pambarankusha.

Vegaraju (955-960 CE):

• He was the vassal of 3rd Rashtrakuta king Krishnudu.
• H e ruled from 955 CE to 960 CE.
• His capital was Gangadharapattanam.
• He was the son of Arakesari-2.
• He has no children.

Baddegudu-2/ Bhadradevudu (960-965 CE)

• He was the brother of Vegaraju.
• He ruled from 960 CE to 965 CE.
• He built the templenamed Shubhadama Jinalayam.

The correct answer is Baddega.

Key PointsBaddega :

• Baddega son of Yuddhamalla-2 had come to rule after his father.
• Baddega was the famous ruler of Vemulawada Chalukyas after Arikesari 1.
• His title was Soladaganda which means that a warrior who fought 42 years.
• He was the feudatory king of Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna 2.
• The rashtrakuta rulers waged revenge wars in the eastern Chalukyas after the death of Gunaga Viayaditya and Baddega played an important role in these wars.
• According to the parbhani inscription Baddega invaded the vengi kingdom, defeated and imprisoned Chalukya Bhima 1.
• But the victory was temporary as Kusumayudha of Mudigonda chalukya dynasty defeated Baddega and gave the throne chalukya Bhima again.
• Though Baddega held the title of Soladaganda he was defeated by the Eastern twice.
• Baddega extended his kingdom up to Bastar.
• Bastar was called as Chakrakuta kingdom in those days.
• He built a temple called Baddegeshawara temple, which was later recognized as the Bhimeshwara temple of Vemulawada.

Additional InformationArikesari 1:

• Arikesari 1 is the son of Vinayaditya Yuddhamalla and the feudatory king of Dhruva, the Rashtrakuta emperor.
• Arikesari 1 changed his capital from Bodhan to Vemulawada.
• The srisailam and Eleshwaram inscriptions reveal that all the area irrigated under Krishna river was his kingdom.

Arikesari 2:

• Arikesari 2 was the greatest of the Vemulawada chalukyas rulers.
• Victories of Arikesari 2 on Govinda were noted in the vemulawada inscriptions and also in the book Vikramarjuna Vijayam.
• He had a number of titles Tribhuvanamallla, Udatha Narayana, Gunamava and Gunanidhi.

Important PointsVemulawada Chalukyas: 

• Vemulawada Chalukyas rules North Western part of the Telangana.
• ​Ten generations of this dynasty ruled the region with Vemulawada of Karimnagar district as their capital.
• Six inscriptions of stones (ShilaShasanas), Two copper plate inscriptions revealed their history.
• The six inscriptions are:
  • Kuruvagattu Stone inscription
  • Arakesari 2 Chennur inscription
  • Karimnagar and Vemulawada inscriptions
  • Karimnagar museum inscription of stone
  • Jinavallabha's Kurkyala inscription
  • Arakesari 1 Kollipara copper inscription
  • Arakesari 3 parbhani copper plate inscription
• Following are the rulers of Vemulawada Chalukyas dynasty:
  • Vinayaditya Yuddhamalla
  • Arakesari 1
  • Baddega
  • Yuddhamalla 3
  • Narasimha 2
  • Arakesari 2
  • Vagaraja
  • Bhadradeva
  • Arakesari 3

The correct answer is B, C, A

Key Points Betaraja – I (A.D. 1075-1100): 

• Betharaju-1 came to power after his father Kusumayudha -IV death. 
• From that time, conflicts started in the kingdom. 
• Kakartya Gundana defeated Betaraja and occupied the Koravi region. 
• Later, Betaraja-I took the help of the ruler of Viriyala and regained his Kingdom.

Kusumayudha-I (A.D. 870 – 895): 

• He was the contemporary of Chalukya Bhima-I of Eastern Chalukyas.
• According to Koravi inscription: 
  • He was the feudatory king to 1st Chalukya Bhima of Vengi Chalukya. 
  • He played important role in Vengi Chalukya – Manyakheta conflicts. 
  • This inscription explains about his victories. 
  • Chalukya Bhima donated a Village called “Kukiparru” to a Brahmin named Potamayya on the request of Kusumayudha-I. 
  • He played Prominent role in defeating Rashtrakuta’s and throwing them away from Koravi Seema.

Kusumayudha – II (A.D. 935 -960): 

• He had a title namely “Vineeta Janasraya”. 
• There was peace in the Kingdom during his time.
• Kusumayudha – II exempted all the tax in the village “moghali cheruvu” and donated it to a Brahmin namely “Dhoniya sharma”( of Kuthsitha Gotra), this was donated on a Sankranthi festival.
• This inscription which explain donation had ithihasa poems. 
• Koravi inscription explains about political condition and administration.

The correct answer is History of Vemulavada Chalukyas

Key Points

• The Kollipara inscription provides insight into the history of the Vemulavada Chalukya dynasty.
• This copper-plate inscription, which dates back to the 9th century, records a village grant made by Arikesari to a religious leader named Mugdha-shivacharya.
• Arikesari is described as a just king, a skilled archer, and a learned man proficient in several fields.
• The inscription also provides information about the genealogy of Arikesari's ancestors, including Satyashraya Rana-Vikrama, Prithvipati, Maharaja, Rajaditya, and Vinayaditya​.
• The Satavahanas, Kakatiyas, and the expeditions of Gautamiputra Satakarni are not directly mentioned in either of these inscriptions based on the available data.
• The Kuruvagatta inscription, dated in the year 1272, records the setting up of an image of Astradeva during the administration of Surandar alias Jeyasevakan-Chediyarayar in a temple.
• This event was conducted by a body of merchants referred to as the Eighteen Divisions or Tisai-ayirattu-Ainnurruvar.
• The inscription also reveals that Astradeva is a deified weapon usually taken out ahead of the processional image during festival days​​.
• While both inscriptions provide historical insights, they specifically shed light on the socio-cultural aspects of the periods they represent, such as religious practices, titles and ranks of leaders, and the dynamics of village administration.

The correct answer is A & B only

Key Points

• Mudigonda Chalukya’s ruled “Manchikondanadu” by making Mudigonda (Khammam) as their capital.
• Mudigonda is in Koravi Seema of Telangana. 
• The Khammam and Warangal regions are called as Koravi Seema. 
• The eastern region of koravi Seema was called as Manchikondanadu. 
• Other name for Koravi seema is “Visurunadu”. 
• The founder of the kingdom was Kokkiraju. 
• Capital of Mudigonda Chalukyas was Mudigonda (Khammam).
• Official emblem is Necklace (Kantaka Haram).
• Greatest ruler of this kingdom was Kusumayudha – I.
• Last ruler is Nagathi Raju. 

Additional Information

• Mudigonda Chalukya’s were the feudatories of Vengi (Eastern) Chalukyas. 
• They ruled feudatories of eastern chalukyas from A.D. 850 to Kakatiya’s Rudradeva’s period for about 3 and half centuries.
• Historical Sources: 
  • Moghali Cheruvu inscription
  • Koravi Copper Inscription (A.D.935)
  • Guduru inscription of Viryala ( A.D.1124)
  • Krivvaka (Kukkanuru) inscription of Kusumayudha
• The Moghali Cheruvu inscription issued by the Kokkiraja describes about the dynasty of Mudigonda Chalukyas. 
• According to this Moghali Cheruvu inscription, Kokkoraja and Ranamardha both were Brothers.
• They Established their kingdom by making mudigonda as capital.

The correct answer is Baddega-I

Key PointsBaddega-I (A.D. 850 – 895): 

• Baddega-I title: Soladaganda (means a warrior who won 42 wars). 
• He built a temple called Baddegeswara temple, which was later recognised as Bhimeswara temple of Vemulawada. 
• “Kolleru War” was fought between Baddega-I and Vengi ruler Chalukya Bhima-I. 
• After winning the Kolleru war, Baddega-I tied Chalukya Bhima as Crocadile in Kolleru lake house.
• This is mentioned in Parbhani inscription. 
• Eastern Chalukya Gunaga Vijayaditya was also defeated by Baddega-I. 
• Kusumayudha of Mudigonda Chalukya defeated Baddega-I.

Additional InformationArikesari-I: 

• He changed the capital from Bodhan to Vemulawada. 
• He issued Kollipara inscription. 
• He donated “Belmoga” village to the Shaiva Guru “Mugdha Shivacharya” for educational Purpose. 
• According to Kollipara inscription, Arikesari-I was well educated and well versed in Archery and Ayruveda.
• Titles of Arikesri - I: 
  • Samastha Lokashraya 
  • Raja Trinethra 
  • Tribhuvana Malla 
  • Sahasarayadi 
• Contemporary Rashtrakuta kings were Dhruva and Govinda-II.

Baddega – II / Bhadradeva (A.D. 960 – 965): 

• Bhadradeva had built a jainist Math with the name “Subhadama Jinalaya” at Vemulawada.
• This was built for his guru “Somadeva Suri”. 
• “Bommalagattu Region” flourished as a centre of Jainism during his rule.

Vegaraju (A.D. 955-960): 

• He was the feudatory king of Rashtrakuta ruler Krishna-III. 
• Vegaraju made “Gangadhara” city as his capital. 
• Somadeva Suri mentioned in his book “Yashastilaka Champu Kavya”, that he finished this book when Vegaraju was along with Krishna-III at Yelpadi (Chittoor) in A.D. 959.

The correct answer is A & B only

Key PointsEconomic Conditions of Vemulawada Chalukyas:

• King is the supreme authority. 
• The important officers were Mahasandhi Vigraha, Tantrapala and Satradipala. 
• Village was under the control of 12 officers. 
• Gaunda, Goud, Patel and Reddy were the officers. 
• The Professions during this period were Bronze-making, Weavers and Charmakar’s (cobbler’s). 
• The land tax was 1/6 of the total crop produce, is main source of income. 
• Apart from the tax Payable by individual, the whole village used to pay tax yearly once.
• This was known as “Gramawar Method”.

Additional InformationJudiciary Conditions of Vemulawada Chalukyas: 

• King is the supreme Judicial authority. 
• In states, Rashtradipati was judge and in Vishayas, Vishyadipati was judge. 
• During this period, the special judges by name “Pradvivaka” were appointed. 
• “Mithakshara” book of Vignaneshwara and Neeti kavyamruta of Somadeva Suri were considered as Dharma Shastra books during their period.

The correct answer is 3, 2, 1.

Key PointsRanamardhudu:

• He is the progenitor of Mudigonda Chalukyas.
• He belonged to western chalukyas.
• With the help of Eastern Chalukyas he established Korivi Mandal and ruled from Mudigonda.
• Warangal, Khammam regions were called Koriviseema.

Kusumayudhudu (870-895 CE):

• He was the contemporary of Gunagana Vijayaditya.
• He ruled from 870 CE to 895 CE.
• During his reign Rashtrakuta king Krishna-2 occupied the Koriviseema.
• He played an important role in Chalukyas and Rashtrakuta wars.

Gonagayya (895-910 CE):

• He is the son of Kusumayudhudu.
• He ruled from 895 CE to 910 CE.
• He is also known as Karigonaga.
• With the help of Arakesari-2 he defeated his brother Niravadya and acquired the Mudigonda kingdom.