Question

Who among the following is considered as the first king of the Chalukya dynasty?

• A. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Mahendravarman I
• B. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pulakeshin I
• C. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pulakeshin II
• D. <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Kirtivarman

Answer 1

The correct option is B <!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Pulakeshin I

Pulakeshin I is considered as the first king of the Chalukya dynasty. Mahendravarman I was a Pallava king.