SSC CGL 2021 PYQ — Question 27

SSC CGL - 18 Aug 2021 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q27

Who among the following established the Rashtrakuta Kingdom?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Dantidurga

  • The Rashtrakuta kingdom of Manyakheta was established by Dantidurga, also known as Dantivarman.
  • His capital was in the Karnataka province of Gulbarga.
  • When Dantidurga was in power, the Elichpur clan, a feudatory of the Badami Chalukyas, ousted the Chalukya Kirtivarman II and established an empire with the Gulbarga region.