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Who among the following were the feudatories of Kalyani Chalukyas 

history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

  1. Rastrakutas

  2. Cholas

  3. Kalachuries

  4. Prathiharas

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Correct Option: C

Who was greatest among Kalyani Chalukya kings?

history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

  1. Vijayasimha

  2. Krishna

  3. Jayaditya

  4. Vikramditya VI

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Vikramaditya-VI son of Someshwara-I, is the greatest king of this dynasty. He was an extremely courageous warrior and an excellent administrator. He began the ‘Chalukya Vikrama era’ in 1076 A.D. He suppressed the revolt of the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana. He had established contact with the Srilankan King Vijayabahu. 

The Kalyani chalukya king who was defeated by Bijjala of Kalachuri?

history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

  1. Tailapa II

  2. Tailapa III

  3. Krishna II

  4. Krishna III

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:
Tailapa III  succeeded Jagadhekamalla II to the Western Chalukya throne. 
His rule saw the beginning of the end of the Chalukya empire. 
Kakatiya dynasty Prolla II warred with him, defeated and took the Chalukya king captive. 
This resulted in other feudatories rising against the Chalukyas. The Seuna and the Hoysala started to take away territory. Kalachuri Bijjala II captured the regal capital Kalyani in 1157 when Tailapa III had to flee to Annigeri (Dharwad district). Finally, Tailapa III was killed by Hoysala Vira Narasimha in 1162.

What was the capital of Kalyani Chalukyas?

history south indian kingdoms the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.) the chalukyas of kalyanas (973 a.d. - 1189 a.d.) chalukyas of badami

  1. Madhurai

  2. Badami

  3. Kanchi

  4. Kalyana 

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
 Someshwara - I is one of the important kings of this dynasty. He built a new city called Kalyana and made it his capital. This is today’s Basava Kalyana in Bidar district.