Q64
The Rashtrakuta kingdom was founded by
A.
Danti Durga (Danti Varman)
AnswerB.
Amoghavarsh
C.
Govinda III
D.
Indra III
Answer: Option A
Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Elichpur clan was a feudatory of the Badami Chalukyas, and during the rule of Dantidurga, it overthrew Chalukya Kirtivarman II and went on to build an empire with the Gulbarga region in modern Karnataka as its base. This clan came to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta, rising to power in South India in 753.