Chalukya Quiz
Practice quiz on Chalukya (General Knowledge). 10 exam-style questions with explanations.
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Q1.The capital of the Badami Chalukyas was
- A.Vatapi (Badami)
- B.Madurai
- C.Pataliputra
- D.Kanchi
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Answer: A. Vatapi (Badami)
Vatapi.
Q2.The greatest Chalukya ruler was
- A.Kirtivarman
- B.Pulakeshin II
- C.Pulakeshin I
- D.Vikramaditya
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Answer: B. Pulakeshin II
Pulakeshin II.
Q3.Pulakeshin II defeated which north Indian ruler?
- A.Harshavardhana
- B.Chandragupta
- C.Ashoka
- D.Akbar
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Answer: A. Harshavardhana
Harsha on the Narmada.
Q4.The Aihole inscription was composed by
- A.Kalidasa
- B.Ravikirti
- C.Banabhatta
- D.Bharavi
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Answer: B. Ravikirti
Court poet of Pulakeshin II.
Q5.The Chalukyas are known for the temples at
- A.Aihole and Pattadakal
- B.Madurai
- C.Konark
- D.Khajuraho
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Answer: A. Aihole and Pattadakal
Early Deccan architecture.
Q6.The Chalukyas of Badami fought wars mainly with the
- A.Mauryas
- B.Pallavas
- C.Mughals
- D.Cholas of Thanjavur
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Answer: B. Pallavas
Pallavas of Kanchi.
Q7.Pattadakal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
- A.Karnataka
- B.Tamil Nadu
- C.Kerala
- D.Odisha
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Answer: A. Karnataka
Karnataka.
Q8.The Chalukya dynasty was founded by
- A.Pulakeshin II
- B.Kirtivarman
- C.Mangalesha
- D.Pulakeshin I
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Answer: D. Pulakeshin I
Pulakeshin I (c. 543 CE).
Q9.Which Chalukya king was defeated by Narasimhavarman Pallava I?
- A.Pulakeshin II
- B.Kirtivarman II
- C.Vikramaditya I
- D.Vijayaditya
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Answer: A. Pulakeshin II
Defeated in 642 CE.
Q10.The Chalukyan style of architecture is called
- A.Nagara only
- B.Vesara
- C.Dravida only
- D.Gandhara
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Answer: B. Vesara
Vesara (hybrid).
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