Early Dynasties like the Chalukyas and Pallavas AFCAT Questions

AFCAT Ancient History

Early Dynasties like the Chalukyas and Pallavas MCQ Questions


1.
Who is regarded as the founder of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi (Badami)?
A.
Kirtivarman I
B.
Pulakeshin II
C.
Mangalesha
D.
Pulakeshin I
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ANSWER :
D. Pulakeshin I
2.
Which Chalukya ruler defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada River?
A.
Vikramaditya II
B.
Vikramaditya I
C.
Pulakeshin II
D.
Pulakeshin I
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ANSWER :
C. Pulakeshin II
3.
The Aihole inscription was composed by which court poet?
A.
Banabhatta
B.
Harisena
C.
Kalidasa
D.
Ravikirti
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ANSWER :
D. Ravikirti
4.
What was the capital of the Chalukyas of Badami?
A.
Kanchipuram
B.
Manyakheta
C.
Vatapi
D.
Kalyani
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ANSWER :
C. Vatapi
5.
Which Pallava ruler captured and destroyed Vatapi, the capital of the Chalukyas?
A.
Mahendravarman I
B.
Narasimhavarman II
C.
Nandivarman II
D.
Narasimhavarman I
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ANSWER :
D. Narasimhavarman I
6.
The Chalukyas of Badami were eventually overthrown by which dynasty?
A.
Pallavas
B.
Pandyas
C.
Cholas
D.
Rashtrakutas
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ANSWER :
D. Rashtrakutas