Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Rashtrakutas were the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Vatapi.
2.The greatest ruler of the Rashtrakuta dynasty was Dandidurga.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: The Rashtrakutas were originally known to be the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Vatapi.

  • Though Rashtrakutas were early rulers, the greatest ruler of the dynasty was Dandidurga.
  • Ruling from a smaller part of Berar, Dandidurga built his career of territorial conquest after the death of Vikramaditya II (733–746 CE), the Chalukya ruler.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT

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