Which of the following statements best describes the administrative practices of the Chalukya dynasty? |ForumIAS

[A] The heir apparent was trained mainly in martial arts and warfare.

[B] The Chalukya kings governed based solely on personal discretion.

[C] Chalukya kings derived legitimacy by adhering to dharma-shastras and niti-shastras.

[D] Royal titles like Maharajadhiraja were unique to the Chalukyas.

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation:

The heir apparent was trained in multiple disciplines – literature, law, philosophy, and martial arts, not just warfare.
The kings claimed to rule according to dharma-shastra and niti-shastra, not personal will.
Chalukya kings derived legitimacy by adhering to dharma-shastras and niti-shastras.
Titles like Maharajadhiraja were commonly used by Pallava kings, not unique to Chalukyas.

Source: NCERT and Ancient India – NCERT (R.S.Sharma)