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Manyakheta was the capital of which of following dynasties during the eighth century AD?
Pratiharas
Rashtrakuta
Chera
Pala
Rashtrakuta
Manyakheta (modern Malkhed in Karnataka) served as the imperial capital of the Rashtrakuta dynasty during the eighth century AD, established by King Amoghavarsha I or his predecessor Dhruva Dharavarsha. It became a renowned center of art, literature, and Jain culture in the Deccan.
Manyakheta (modern Malkhed in Karnataka) served as the imperial capital of the Rashtrakuta dynasty during the eighth century AD, established by King Amoghavarsha I or his predecessor Dhruva Dharavarsha. It became a renowned center of art, literature, and Jain culture in the Deccan.
The Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled from the 8th to the 10th century AD, originating in the Deccan region. Dantidurga was the founder of the dynasty, and they are famous for patronizing the monolithic Kailash Temple at Ellora.
Manyakheta was established as the capital by the Rashtrakuta rulers, shifting from earlier capitals like Mayurkhandi.
King Amoghavarsha I (814-878 AD) made Manyakheta a magnificent imperial capital.
The city was sacked and destroyed during the invasion of the Paramara king Siyaka II in 972 AD, marking the decline of Rashtrakuta power.
Option A (Pratiharas): Ruled northern India with capitals at Kannauj and Ujjain.
Option C (Chera): Ancient Tamil dynasty that ruled parts of modern Kerala and western Tamil Nadu with capitals at Vanji (Karur) and Muziris.
Option D (Pala): Prominent Buddhist dynasty of eastern India with capitals like Pataliputra, Munger, and Vikramshila.
B is correct тАФ Manyakheta was the capital of the Rashtrakuta dynasty during the eighth century AD.
In medieval Indian history questions, frequently match major dynasties with their capital cities (e.g., Rashtrakutas-Manyakheta, Palas-Pataliputra/Vikramshila, Pratiharas-Kannauj) to solve matching sets accurately.
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