INDIAN HISTORY

HISTORY

MEDIAVAL INDIA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Dantidurga also known as Dantivarman was the founder of which of the following dynasty?
A
Rasthrakutas
B
Pallavas
C
Cholas
D
Cheras
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Dantidurga (reigned 735–756 CE), also known as Dantivarman II was the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire of Manyakheta. His capital was based in Gulbarga region of Karnataka.

Detailed explanation-2: -The last ruler Keerthivarman II of Chalukya dynasty was defeated by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga in 753 AD. Dantidurga established the Rashtrakuta dynasty that ruled the Deccan and neighbouring areas of India till 975 CE. The early kings of this dynasty were influenced by Hinduism and the later kings by Jainism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Krishna I succeeded Dantidurga. He conquered the territories that were still under the Chalukyas.

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