Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Which of the following regions was the capital of the Chalukyas?

Options:

Kanchipuram

Raichur

Aihole

Kolar

Correct Answer:

Aihole

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3- Aihole

The capital of the Chalukyas was Aihole.

Aihole is a town in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India. It was the capital of the Chalukyas of Badami from the 6th to 8th centuries CE. Aihole is known for its temples, which are some of the earliest examples of Hindu temple architecture in India.

The Chalukyas were a powerful dynasty that ruled over much of southern India during the 6th to 8th centuries CE. They were known for their military prowess, their patronage of the arts, and their contributions to Hindu architecture and culture.