Q. Who established an independent Rashtrakutas dynasty?
(a) Danti-durg
(b) Prithviraja
(c) Rajendra Chola
(d) None of these
Ans: (a) Danti-durg
Explanation: The correct answer is (a) Danti-durg.
Danti-durg, also known as Dantidurga, was the founder of the independent Rashtrakuta dynasty. He established the dynasty in the 8th century CE.
Dantidurga rose to power as a military commander and successfully overthrew the ruling Chalukya dynasty, establishing his own kingdom. He is credited with laying the foundation of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, which went on to become one of the prominent empires in South India.
Under the Rashtrakutas, the empire expanded its territory and exerted significant influence over various regions of the Indian subcontinent. The dynasty reached its zenith under the rule of subsequent rulers such as Krishna I and Dhruva.
Therefore, the establishment of the independent Rashtrakuta dynasty is attributed to Danti-durg (Dantidurga).
