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

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SSC CGL 2022 Tier-I Official Paper (Held On : 07 Dec 2022 Shift 4)

Answer 1

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.