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SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 42

SSC CHSL - 16 April 2021 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q42

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The Chalukya dynasty was a major kingdom in the ______ part of India

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct asnwer is option 2 i.e. southern.

  • The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of Southern and Central India between the 6th and 12th centuries.
  • The rule of the Chalukyas marks an important milestone in the history of South India and a golden age in the history of Karnataka. 
  • The political atmosphere in South India shifted from smaller kingdoms  to large empires with the ascendancy of Badami Chalukyas. 
  • The rise of this empire saw the birth of efficient administration, overseas trade and commerce and the development of new style of architecture called Chalukyan architecture.