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Which ruler is credited with founding the Rashtrakuta dynasty around 540 CE in the Deccan region?

easy 1 mark Class 7 · History · New Kings and Kingdoms
Answer
Dantidurga

The correct answer is Dantidurga — Recall that the first king of this dynasty was Dantidurga.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the founding year of Rashtrakuta dynasty as 540 CE.
  2. Determine the region where it was established – the Deccan.
  3. Recall that the first king of this dynasty was Dantidurga.
Common mistake: Confusing Dantidurga with other early Rashtrakuta rulers.

Concept tested: Founding of a new dynasty

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