Initially who among the following were subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Rashtrakutas.
- The Rashtrakutas were initially subordinate to the Chalukyas of Karnataka.
- Chalukya dynasty was a powerful Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of South and Central India between the 6th and 12th centuries.
- The Chalukya dynasty is divided into three related but distinct branches: Badami Chalukyas, Eastern Chalukyas and Western Chalukyas.
Other Options:
The Satavahana dynasty,: Also known as the Andhras, was an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled in the Deccan region, roughly from the 1st century BCE to the early 3rd century CE.
The Pratiharas: Also known as the Gurjara-Pratiharas, were a powerful Indian dynasty that ruled over much of northern India from the 8th to the 11th centuries.
The Pala dynasty: was a prominent imperial power in Bengal and Bihar, ruling from the 8th to the 12th century CE. It was ounded by Gopala in 750 CE.