Chalukya Dynasty MCQs with Answers

Chalukya Dynasty MCQs with Answers

The Chalukyas were among the most powerful dynasties of South India. They ruled from important centers like Vatapi (Badami), Aihole, Pattadakal, and later Kalyani. The dynasty played a key role in shaping the politics, culture, art, and architecture of the Deccan.

Great rulers such as Pulakesin II, who defeated Harshavardhana, and kings like Vikramaditya II and Vikramaditya VI, expanded Chalukya power and influence.

This collection of Chalukya Dynasty MCQs with answers covers their rulers, inscriptions, architecture, battles, and administration. It will be helpful for students preparing for exams like UPSC, SSC, State PSC, Railways, Defence, and other competitive exams.

1. Where was the capital of Chalukyas located?
(A) Vatapi
(B) Shravasti
(C) Kanchi
(D) Kannauj
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2. Who among the following was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty?
(A) Pulakesin I
(B) Pulakesin II
(C) Vikramaditya I
(D) Mangalesha
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3. Which dynasty did not rule over North India?
(A) Chalukya dynasty
(B) Chola dynasty
(C) Gupta dynasty
(D) Mauryas dynasty
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4. Which one of the following trade centres of ancient India was on the trade route connecting Kalyana with Vengi?
(A) Tagara
(B) Sripur
(C) Tripuri
(D) Tamralipti
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5. Which of the following dynasties frequently assigned to the ladies high ranking positions in administration?
(A) Chola dynasty
(B) Chalukya dynasty
(C) Pala dynasty
(D) Sena dynasty
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6. The name of poet Kalidasa is mentioned in the
(A) Allahabad Pillar Inscription
(B) Aihole Inscription
(C) Alapadu Grant
(D) Hanumankonda Inscription
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7. The Sanskrit poet and dramatist Kalidasa finds a mention in
(A) Aihole inscription of Pulakesin-II
(B) Gwalior inscription of Mihir Bhoja
(C) Karamdanda Sivalinga inscription of Kumargupta-I
(D) Mathura Pillar inscription of Chandragupta-II
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8. Who was the greatest king of Chalukya dynasty?
(A) Vikramaditya
(B) Manglesh
(C) Pulakesin-II
(D) Pulakesin-I
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9. Which of the following kings defeated Harshavardhana?
(A) Pulakesin I
(B) Pulakesin II
(C) Vikramaditya I
(D) Kirttivarman I
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10. The famous Aihole inscription was composed by Ravikirti during the reign of________
(A) Pulakesin I
(B) Pulakesin II
(C) Vikramaditya II
(D) Mangalesha
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11. The Chalukyan king Vikramaditya II is known for his victory over________
(A) The Pandyas
(B) The Rashtrakutas
(C) The Pallavas
(D) The Guptas
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12. The Chalukyan style of architecture is also called___________
(A) Nagara style
(B) Vesara style
(C) Dravida style
(D) Indo-Islamic style
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13. During which of the following Chalukya ruler was the Virupaksha Temple built?
(A) Pulakesin I
(B) Vikramaditya II
(C) Kirttivarman I
(D) Mangalesha
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14. The Badami cave temples built by the Chalukyas are dedicated to which religions?
(A) Hinduism only
(B) Hinduism and Jainism
(C) Hinduism and Buddhism
(D) Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism
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15. Who of the following Chinese travellers has given an account of the relationship of China with India during the reign of Chalukyas?
(A) Fa-Hien
(B) Hiuen-Tsang
(C) It-Sing
(D) Matwalin
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16. Which Chalukya ruler is credited with expanding the kingdom to cover most of the Deccan plateau?
(A) Pulakesin I
(B) Pulakesin II
(C) Vikramaditya I
(D) Kirttivarman I
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17. Who among the following Chalukya rulers was also a great scholar of Sanskrit grammar?
(A) Pulakesin I
(B) Pulakesin II
(C) Vikramaditya VI
(D) Mangalesha
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18. The later Chalukyas of Kalyani were also known as________
(A) Western Chalukyas
(B) Eastern Chalukyas
(C) Chalukyas of Gujarat
(D) Chalukyas of Madhya Pradesh
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