Dantivarman or Dantidurga was the founder of which of the following dynasties?

Correct option is D

Rashtrakuta Dynasty: Key Facts

Origin and Timeline

• Ruled: 6th to 10th century CE

• Region: Deccan region (modern-day Karnataka, Maharashtra, parts of Madhya Pradesh)

• Founder: Dantidurga (mid-8th century CE)

Capital

• Manyakheta (present-day Malkhed in Karnataka)

Important Rulers

• Dantidurga: Defeated the Chalukyas and established Rashtrakuta power.

• Krishna I: Builder of the famous Kailasa Temple at Ellora.

• Govinda III: Expanded Rashtrakuta influence over North and South India.

• Amoghavarsha I: Most famous ruler; ruled for 64 years and patronized art and literature.

Contributions

• Architecture: Kailasa Temple at Ellora (rock-cut monolithic temple, UNESCO site).

• Literature: Amoghavarsha I authored "Kavirajamarga," the earliest known Kannada literary work.

• Promoted Sanskrit and Kannada language and literature.

• Supported Dravidian temple architecture.

️ Military Achievements

• Engaged in the Tripartite Struggle with Pratiharas and Palas over Kannauj.

• Established diplomatic relations with Arabs and Southeast Asia.

Economy and Trade

• Active trade with Arabs and other foreign regions.

• Major exports included textiles, spices, and horses.

• Well-developed internal road networks promoted commerce.

Religion

• Patronized Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Jainism.

• Practiced religious tolerance.

Decline

• Declined due to internal conflicts and defeats by the Chola dynasty in the 10th century.

• Later replaced by the Western Chalukyas.

Quick Recap

• Founder: Dantidurga

• Capital: Manyakheta

• Famous Temple: Kailasa Temple, Ellora

• Famous King: Amoghavarsha I

• Key Book: Kavirajamarga

• Religion: Hinduism, Jainism (tolerant)

  Decline: Due to Chola attacks and internal weakness

Additional Information:

• Chera Dynasty: The Cheras were a major dynasty in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, with rulers like Karikala Chola.

• Pala Dynasty: The Pala Dynasty, known for its rule in Bengal and Bihar, was founded by Gopala.

• Pratihara Dynasty: The Pratihara Dynasty was a major power in northern India, with rulers like Nagabhata I.