Who was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty ?
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SSC CGL 4 June 2019 Shift-2
Mangalesa
Incorrect AnswerKirtivarman
Incorrect AnswerNarasimhavarman
Incorrect AnswerPulakesin I
Correct AnswerExplanation:
- Option 1: Mangalesa
- He was a ruler of the Chalukya dynasty but not its founder.
- He was the brother of Kirtivarman I.
- Option 2: Kirtivarman
- He was an early ruler of the Chalukya family.
- He expanded the kingdom but did not found it.
- Option 3: Narasimhavarman
- He was a ruler of the Pallava dynasty, not Chalukya.
- He famously defeated Pulakesin II.
- Option 4: Pulakesin I
- He is considered the founder of the Chalukya dynasty in the 6th century CE.
- Established the capital at Badami.
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