36. Which Rashtrakuta ruler initiated the construction of the famous rock-cut temples at Ellora?
a) Dantidurga
b) Krishna I
c) Amoghavarsha I
d) Indra III
Answer: d) Indra III
37. The Rashtrakutas encouraged the development of regional languages and literature. Which language flourished during their reign?
a) Sanskrit
b) Tamil
c) Kannada
d) Telugu
Answer: c) Kannada
38. The Rashtrakuta dynasty is believed to have been of which ethnic origin?
a) Dravidian
b) Indo-Aryan
c) Scythian
d) Persian
Answer: a) Dravidian
39. The Rashtrakutas established their kingdom in which century?
a) 6th century
b) 7th century
c) 8th century
d) 9th century
Answer: b) 7th century
40. The founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty was:
a) Dantidurga
b) Krishna I
c) Amoghavarsha I
d) Indra III
Answer: a) Dantidurga