Of the four main Chalukya dynasties of early medieval India Pulakesin II, who defeated Harsha, belonged to Chalukya dynasty of
A
Anhilwad (Gujarat)
B
Badami or Vatapi
C
Vengi
D
Kalyani
Correct Answer: Badami or Vatapi
The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. The Badami Chalukyas began to assert their independence at the decline of the Kadamba kingdom of Banavasi and rapidly rose to prominence during the reign of Pulakeshin II.