The Chalukya dynasty was a classical Indian royal dynasty of southern and central India between the 6th century and the 12th century. The Chalukyas had great maritime power, although the Chalukya kings were Hindus, they were tolerant of Buddhism and Jainism. The rule of the Chalukyas marks an important milestone in the history of South India and a golden period in the history of Karnataka, they built cave temples depicting both religious and secular themes. So let's start this quiz and know about Chalukyas.
1. Which of these rulers is the founder of the Chalukya dynasty?
A. Mangalesha
B. Pulakeshin l
C. Pulakeshin ll
D. Vikramaditya I
2. Which of the following king defeated Chalukyas?
A. Dantidurga
B. Pulakeshin l
C. Pulakeshin II
D. Kirtivarman II
3. Where is the capital of Chalukyas?
A. Hampi
B. Badami
C. Gokarna
D. None of these
4. Which of the following was the first ruler in South India to issue gold coinage?
A. Pulakeshin
B. Pulakeshin l
C. Pulakeshin II
D. None of these
5. Which of this Chalukya ruler is known as the Rahappa?
A. Mangalesha
B. Kirtivarman II
C. Pulakeshin Il
D. Vikramaditya
6. Which of these ruler was the first ruler of Chalukyas dynasty?
A. Mangalesha
B. Jayasimha
C. Kirtivarman I
D. Indra Bhattaraka
7. Who was the most famous ruler in the Chalukya dynasty?
A. Vijayaditya I
B. Vikramaditya VI
C. Vikramaditya II
D. Vishnu Vardhana II
8. Which of the following ruler was the first independent ruler of the Chalukyas dynasty?
A. Pulakeshin I
B. Chalukya Bhima II
C. Vikramaditya V
D. Rajaraja Narendra
9. Which of the following ruler killed Pulakesin ll in the battle of Manimangalam?
A. Chanakya
B. Themistocles
C. Narasimhavarman
D. Ashoka Maurya
10. What was the royal emblem of Badami Chalukyas?
A. Lion
B. Varaha
C. Gadyana
D. None of these
11. Which of the following dynasty succeeded the Chalukyas in western India?
A. Maurya Dynasty
B. Pallava dynasty
C. Kushan Dynasty
D. Ghazni Dynasty
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