Which was the capital of the Chalukyas?

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REET Level 2 Social Science - 24th July 2022 (S3) (Hindi-English-Sanskrit)

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.
The Hindu temples at Aihole reflect a "meeting and fragmentation of styles".
The early temples at Aihole may also be a window into the more ancient Indian society.

Thus, the capital of the Chalukyas was Aihole.

Additional Information

Chalukya Dynasty
- It lasted from 543 A.D. to 755 A.D.
- Pulakeshin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty.
- He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.
- Kirtivarman II was the last of the rulers of the Chalukyas.
- He was defeated by Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.