Post-Gupta Era - Chalukyas Quiz

Post-Gupta Era - Chalukyas

• The Pushyabhuti/Vardhana Dynasty ruled Thaneswar, Haryana.
• Prabhakarvardhan's son, Rajyavardhana, formed an alliance with Dhruvasena II of the Maitraka Dynasty.
• Harshavardhana (606-647 AD) ruled over Kannauj (or Kanyakubja).
• He defeated Dhruvasena II of Vallabhi (Gujarat).
• Travellers like Hiuen Tsang visited assemblies in Kannauj and Prayag (every 5 years).
• Harshavardhana was a patron of Buddhism.
• He wrote three books—Ratnavali, Nagananda, and Priyadarshika.
• Banabhatta, a court poet, wrote Harshacharita.
• Pulakeshin II (610-642 AD), a powerful Chalukyan ruler, defeated Harshavardhana.
• He was defeated by Narasimhavarman I.

Chalukyas

• The Chalukyas were feudatories of the Kadambas of Banavasi.
• There were three distinct dynasties:
  • Badami Chalukyas (Early Chalukyas)
  • Western Chalukyas (Later Chalukyas).
  • Eastern Chalukyas
• Jayasimha was the first ruler of the Badami Chalukyas.
• Pulakeshin I (543-566 AD) was a powerful ruler.
• Pulakeshin II (610-642 AD), a powerful ruler, defeated many, including Harsha.
• He was defeated by Narasimhavarman I (Pallava).
• He conquered Vatapi.

Pallavas

• The Pallavas were feudatories of the Kalabhras.
• Simha Vishnu was a founder.
• Mahendravarman I was the greatest ruler.
• Narasimhavarman I (also known as Mahamalla and Vatapikonda) defeated Pulakeshin II.
• His capital was Kanchipuram.

Rashtrakutas

• The Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled from 753-982 AD.
• Dantidurga was their founder.
• Krishna I was his son.
• Amoghavarsha (814-878 AD) was a notable ruler.
• They established a capital in Manyakheta.
• They patronized Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist temples.
• They built temples like those in Ajanta and Ellora.

Architecture

• Chalukyan architecture used Vesara style (combining Nagara and Dravida styles).
• Example structures include the Ravana phadi caves and Lad Khan Temple in Aihole.
• Pattadakal temples are called the "cradle of Indian architecture"
• Hoysalas were feudatories to the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
• Nripatunga Kama II was their founder with a capital in Dwarasamudra (Halebidu).
• Hoysalas constructed temples like the Chennakeshava Temple and Hoysaleswara Temple.