SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

INDIAN HISTORY

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Who was the founder of Chaluka dynasty?
A
Pulakesin I
B
Kertivarman I
C
Mangalesha
D
Adithyavarman
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chalukya dynasty was established by Pulakeshin I in 543. Pulakeshin I took Vatapi (modern Badami in Bagalkot district, Karnataka) under his control and made it his capital. Pulakeshin I and his descendants are referred to as “Chalukyas of Badami".

Detailed explanation-2: -Krittivarman I was the father of Pulakeshin II. He was the ruler of Chalukya Dynasty of Vatapi (Badami), in Karnataka. Krittivarman I was the son of Pulakeshin I. Krittivarman I ruled parts of present day Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pulakeshin II (IAST: Pulakeśin, r. c. 610–642 CE) was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India). During his reign, the Chalukya kingdom expanded to cover most of the Deccan region in peninsular India.

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