The Chalukya Dynasty

51. The Chalukyas originated in which present-day Indian state?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Tamil Nadu

52. The Chalukyas of Badami ruled from which capital city?
a) Badami
b) Aihole
c) Pattadakal
d) Kalyani

53. Which Chalukya ruler is known for his victory over Harsha of Kannauj?
a) Pulakeshin I
b) Pulakeshin II
c) Vikramaditya I
d) Jayasimha I

54. The Chalukyas were originally feudatories of which empire?
a) Gupta Empire
b) Maurya Empire
c) Rashtrakuta Empire
d) Pallava Empire

55. Which Chalukya ruler built the famous rock-cut temples at Badami?
a) Pulakeshin I
b) Pulakeshin II
c) Vikramaditya I
d) Jayasimha I