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Q: Aihole was the capital of ……..
  • A. Cholas
  • B. Pallavas
  • C. Chalukyas
  • D. Pandyas
Correct Answer: Option C - Aihole was the capital of the Chalukyas. It was an important trading centre in South India. It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Later the capital was changed to Badami by Pulkeshin first in 543. It lasted from 543 A.D. to 755 A.D. Pulakesin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty. He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.
C. Aihole was the capital of the Chalukyas. It was an important trading centre in South India. It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Later the capital was changed to Badami by Pulkeshin first in 543. It lasted from 543 A.D. to 755 A.D. Pulakesin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty. He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.

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Aihole was the capital of the Chalukyas. It was an important trading centre in South India. It was the first capital of Chalukyas where they built numerous temples dating back to the 6th century CE. Later the capital was changed to Badami by Pulkeshin first in 543. It lasted from 543 A.D. to 755 A.D. Pulakesin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty. He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.