What was the Royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas? 

What was the Royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas?  Correct Answer Golden Eagle 

The correct answer is option 4, i.e Golden Eagle.

Key Points

• Rashtrakuta dynasty (755 AD-975 AD):
  • Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
  • The Rashtrakuta Dynasty ruled parts of South India from the 8th to the 10th century CE.
  • Krishna I of the Rashtrakuta dynasty built the famous Kailasa Temple at Elora.
  • The Golden eagle was the Royal emblem of the Rashtrakutas.

Additional Information

• Kadamba dynasty (345 - 525 AD):
  • The Kadamba dynasty was from Karnataka. They ruled parts of Konkan and the entire north Karnataka.
  • Mayurasharma was the founder of the dynasty. 
  • Their capital was Banavasi, Karnataka.
  • They were earlier vassals to the Pallava dynasty.
  • The Aihole inscription in Karnataka mentions the greatness of the dynasty.
  • The Lion was the emblem of the Kadamba dynasty.