SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 26

SSC GD Constable (English) - 12 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • General Awareness • Q26

Ravikirti composed prashasti of which of following Chalukya rulers?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Pulakeshin II.

Prashasti was penned for Pulakeshin II by Ravikirti, the royal poet.

Pulakeshin II, the most well-known emperor of the Chalukya dynasty, reigned from 610 to 642 CE.

The Aihole Inscription, also known as the Aihole prashasti, is a nineteen line Sanskrit inscription at Meguti Jain temple I Aihole, Karnataka. 

It was an eulogy composed by the Jain poet Ravikirti in honor of his patron king Pulakeshin II of the Badami Chalukya dynasty.