Which of the following region was the capital of the Chalukyas?

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  1. Kanchipura
  2. Raichur
  3. Aihole
  4. Kolar

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Option 3 : Aihole
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The correct answer is Aihole.

Key Points:

  • Aihole in Karnataka state, India, is known as the Cradle of Indian architecture.
  • It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. 
  • Later the capital was changed to Badami by Pulkeshin 1 in 543.

Additional InformationChalukya dynasty:

  • It lasted from 543A.D. to 755 A.D.
  • Pulakesin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty.
  • He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.
  • The Western Chalukyas ruled over an extensive area in the Deccan for about two centuries after which the Rashtrakutas became powerful.
  • The family of Western Chalukyas had its offshoots like the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
  • Kirtivarman II was the last of the rulers of the Chalukyas.
  • He was defeated by Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.

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