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The Pallava king who adopted the epithet of Vichitrachitta of curious minded was _______.

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

  1. Mahendravarman I

  2. Narasimhavarman I

  3. Narasimhavarman II

  4. Simhavishnu

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Correct Option: A

What is the correct chronological sequence of the under mentioned Pallava kings?
1. Nandivarman II
2. Mahendravarman I
3. Narasimhavarman I
4. Simhavishnu
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history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) pallavas the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.)

  1. 1, 2, 3, 4

  2. 4, 2, 3, 1

  3. 3, 1, 4, 2

  4. 2, 3, 1, 4

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Correct Option: B

Who was defeated by Vikramaditya VI?

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Rajaraja Chola III

  2. Vishnuvardhana

  3. Narasimha II

  4. Kulothunga Chola II

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Correct Option: B
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Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title ‘Talakadugonda’. He tried to expand his kingdom but was defeated by the Chalukyan king Vikramaditya VI.

Which of the following is known as the cradle of Indian architecture?

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Mahabalipuram

  2. Kanchi

  3. Aihole

  4. Badami

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Correct Option: C

The Chalukya king ................. had the title of 'Dakshinapatheshwara'.

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Jayasimha

  2. Pulakeshin I

  3. Pulakeshin II

  4. Keertivarma

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Correct Option: C

Ereya was the pre-coronation name of which of the following rulers?

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Pulakesin-I

  2. Pulakesin-II

  3. Vikramadithya

  4. Chandragupta Maurya

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Correct Option: B
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Ereya was the precoronation name of Pulakesin-II.  He was the most famous ruler of Chalukyan Dynasty. He was the fourth Chalukyan Ruler. Most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulakeshin II is provided by Aihole inscription.

Which of the following religions flourished during the reign of Chalukyas of Badami?

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Shaivism

  2. Vaishnavism

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: C
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Chalukyas of Badami was the earliest Chalukyan Empire founded by Pulakesin-I in sixth century AD. It ruled mostly over Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Shaivism and Vaishnavism religions flourished during the reign of Chalukyas of Badami.

By whom Pallava King Mahendravarman-I got defeated?

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Pulakeshin II

  2. Chandragupta II

  3. Jayasimha

  4. Kubja Vishnuvardhana

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Correct Option: A

Chalukya dynasty was established by _____.

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Pulakesin-I

  2. Vikramaditya I

  3. Vijayaditya

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chalukyan dynasty is one of the royal dynasty that ruled greater parts of Southern India and central India between 6th and the 12th centuries. Pulakesin I was the founder of this dynasty. Pulakesin-I ruled from AD 535-66 from the hill fort of Vatapi, the capital of Chalukyan dynasty. 

The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti. He was the court poet of king ______.

history the chalukyas of badami and the pallavas of kanchi pallava epoch the pallavas of kanchi (350 a.d. to 895 a.d.) the chalukyas of badami (540 a.d. - 753 a.d.) the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

  1. Pulakesin-I

  2. Pulakesin-II

  3. Vikramadithya

  4. None of these

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, who is the court poet of Pulakesin-II. Most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulakeshin II is provided by Aihole inscription. The inscription is one of the finest pieces of poetry written in Sanskrit language and Hale Kannada script.