Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following region was the capital of the Chalukyas?
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Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Aihole.
Key Points:
- Aihole in Karnataka state, India, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture.
- It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE.
- Later the capital was changed to Badami by Pulkeshin 1 in 543.
Additional InformationChalukya dynasty:
- It lasted from 543A.D. to 755 A.D.
- Pulakesin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty.
- He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.
- The Western Chalukyas ruled over an extensive area in the Deccan for about two centuries after which the Rashtrakutas became powerful.
- The family of Western Chalukyas had its offshoots like the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
- Kirtivarman II was the last of the rulers of the Chalukyas.
- He was defeated by Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
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