Rise of Chalukyas of Badami

Q. Which of the following was the royal emblem of the Chalukyas?

1. Elephant
2. Lion
3. Tiger
4. Boar

Q. Where would you come across a cave painting that possibly depicts an Indian king welcoming an ambassador of the Persian King Khusru? Keeping in mind that the ambassador was sent in response to a commission sent by the Indian king, can you name the Indian king?

1. The Ajantha Caves; Mangalesh
2. Near the Shravanabelagola statue; Chavundaraya
3. The Ajantha Caves; Immadi Pulikeshi
4. The Kolar Gold Fields; Mayur Varma

Q. Who was Ananda Rangam?

1. He was a Dubash at French East India company.
2. He was an army officer in East India company.
3. He was a translator under Portuguese rule at Goa.
4. He was a cook working for East India company.

Q. The Badami Chalukyas, Immadi Pulikeshi in particular, were able to establish a large empire. Select the options here that mention how he was able to establish a large empire.

1. He defeated the Pallavas of Kanchi in the South.
2. The Kadambas and Gangas surrendered to him.
3. He joined forces with the powerful King Harshavardhana to conquer most of India.
4. He defeated the Rashtrakutas who rebelled against him.

Q. Select the names of the invaders that Gautamiputra Satkarni stopped.

1. Shaka
2. Pulanvi
3. Pahlava
4. Yavana

Q. Why was it difficult for Ajatshatru to conquer the Republic of Vrijji?

1. It was ruled by a united group of kings.
2. It had great military strength.
3. They had special mechanised weapons.
4. Vrijji was a landlocked territory.

Q. To which of the following country did Pulikeshi send a commission?

1. Egypt
2. China
3. Persia
4. Malaya

Q. Which among the following was the capital of the Chalukyas?

1. Aihole
2. Badami
3. Hampi
4. Talakadu