[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 16. The Rashtrakutas Dynasty

[Ancient History - One Liner]*Chapter 16. The Rashtrakutas Dynasty  

One Liner of Ancient History - The Rashtrakutas Dynasty 

Que. Which region did the Rashtrakutas primarily rule?

Ans. The Deccan region.

Que. From which centuries did the Rashtrakutas rule?

Ans. 8th to 10th centuries AD.

Que. What was the capital of the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

Ans. Manyakheta (modern-day Malkhed).

Que. Who founded the Rashtrakuta dynasty?

Ans. Dantidurga.

Que. Which dynasty did the Rashtrakutas succeed?

Ans. The Western Chalukyas.

Que. What language was predominantly spoken by the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Kannada.

Que. Which magnificent temple was built by Krishna I?

Ans. The Kailasa temple at Ellora.

Que. Who was a prominent Jain ruler of the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Amoghavarsha I.

Que. Which Kannada treatise on poetics did Amoghavarsha I compose?

Ans. Kavirajamarga.

Que. Which North Indian kingdoms did Govinda III achieve victories over?

Ans. Various North Indian kingdoms.

Que. Which Chola territories did Krishna III capture?

Ans. Territories in southern India.

Que. What were the provinces of the Rashtrakuta Empire called?

Ans. Rashtras.

Que. Who governed the Rashtras?

Ans. Rashtrapatis.

Que. What were the districts within the Rashtras called?

Ans. Vishayas.

Que. Who headed the Vishayas?

Ans. Vishayapatis.

Que. What were the groups of 50-70 villages called?

Ans. Bhuktis.

Que. Who administered the Bhuktis?

Ans. Bhogapatis.

Que. Which religions flourished during the Rashtrakuta period?

Ans. Vaishnavism, Saivism, Jainism, and Buddhism.

Que. Which college was a notable educational institution of the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Salatogi college.

Que. With whom did the Rashtrakutas have active trade?

Ans. Arab merchants.

Que. Who were prominent Sanskrit scholars during the Rashtrakuta period?

Ans. Trivikrama and Halayudha.

Que. What is Trivikrama known for?

Ans. Nalachampu.

Que. What is Halayudha known for?

Ans. Kavirahasya.

Que. Which Jain scholars flourished under Amoghavarsha I?

Ans. Jinasena and Gunabhadra.

Que. What is Jinasena known for?

Ans. Parsvabhudaya.

Que. What is Gunabhadra known for?

Ans. Adipurana.

Que. Who is considered the first significant Kannada poet?

Ans. Amoghavarsha I.

Que. Who wrote Vikramasenavijaya?

Ans. Pampa.

Que. Who wrote Santipurana?

Ans. Ponna.

Que. Who wrote the Ganitasaram?

Ans. Viracharya.

Que. Which UNESCO World Heritage Site is located at Ellora?

Ans. Kailasa temple.

Que. Which deity is prominently depicted in the Trimurti sculpture at Elephanta?

Ans. Shiva.

Que. What architectural style influenced the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Dravidian and North Indian styles.

Que. What is the most famous monolithic temple of the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Kailasa temple.

Que. Where are the famous cave sculptures of the Rashtrakutas located?

Ans. Ellora and Elephanta.

Que. What was the primary source of economic prosperity for the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Trade and agriculture.

Que. What was the government structure a combination of?

Ans. Central oversight and local participation.

Que. What was the role of the village headmen?

Ans. Day-to-day affairs.

Que. What was the role of the village assemblies?

Ans. Decision-making and community governance.

Que. What was the religious policy of the Rashtrakutas known for?

Ans. Religious tolerance.

Que. What contributed to the decline of the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Weakening after Krishna III.

Que. What were the Rashtrakutas well known for regarding art?

Ans. Monumental structures and exquisite sculptures.

Que. What was a key contribution of Amoghavarsha I?

Ans. Patronage of literature and religion.

Que. What was a key military achievement of Govinda III?

Ans. Victories over North Indian kingdoms.

Que. What was a key military achievement of Krishna III?

Ans. Campaigns against the Cholas.

Que. What marked the beginning of Kannada literature?

Ans. The Rashtrakuta period.

Que. What was a significant mathematical contribution of the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Ganitasaram by Viracharya.

Que. What was the main aspect of Rashtrakuta administration?

Ans. Well-organized and efficient system.

Que. What was a key aspect of Rashtrakuta society?

Ans. Religious harmony.

Que. What is the legacy of the Rashtrakutas?

Ans. Significant military, cultural, and architectural contributions.