The involvement of ladies in the administration was a feature of which of the following dynasties?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (C) Chalukyas

Explanation:
• The Chalukyas of Badami and the later Western Chalukyas of Kalyani are noted in Indian history for the significant role women played in their administration.
• Many queens and royal ladies held high administrative posts, governed provinces, and even led military expeditions. For instance, Vijayabhattarika, the queen of Chandraditya (son of Pulakeshin II), acted as a regent and issued copper-plate grants in her own name.
• In the Western Chalukya dynasty, Akkadevi, the sister of Jayasimha II, was known as 'Guna-dadangi' (virtuous) and governed the province of Banavasi. She was known to be a capable administrator and even participated in sieges.
• This feature distinguished the Chalukyas from many other contemporary dynasties where the role of women was largely confined to the royal household.

Information Booster:
• The Chalukyas of Badami (6th–8th century CE) were pioneers in vesara style architecture.
• Pulakeshin II was the most famous ruler who defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada.

Additional Knowledge:
• Chahamanas (Option A): Primarily known for their military valor against Ghurid invasions, though royal ladies influenced court politics, they rarely held formal provincial governorships.
• Chandelas (Option B): Famous for the Khajuraho temples; while queens were respected, the administration was strictly patriarchal.
• Cholas (Option D): Known for their village self-government (Uttaramerur inscription), but the central and provincial bureaucracy was dominated by male officials and princes.