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UPSC Prelims 2006 · General Studies

Question 117: History and Culture

Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?

aAmoghavarsha I
bDantidurga
cDhruva
dKrishna I

AnswerThe answer is (b).

Dantidurga laid the foundation of the Rashtrakuta empire around 735-756, defeating the Chalukyas of Badami and making Maharashtra his base. Krishna I (who built the Kailasa temple at Ellora) and Dhruva expanded it, and Amoghavarsha I (814-878) was its most famous ruler.

Why each option is right or wrong
  • (a) Amoghavarsha I was a later and great ruler, not the founder.
  • (b) Correct: Dantidurga founded the empire.
  • (c) Dhruva was a later expander of the empire.
  • (d) Krishna I built the Kailasa temple and succeeded Dantidurga.

Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.

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