Q. Which of the following statements are correct with regard to Rashtrakuta kings?
1. The Rashtrakutas were of Kannada origin and Kannada language was their mother tongue.
2. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
3. Amoghavarsha I was a follower of Buddhism.
4. Amoghavarsha I wrote the famous Kannada work, Kavirajamarga.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
1. The Rashtrakutas were of Kannada origin and Kannada language was their mother tongue.
2. Dantidurga was the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
3. Amoghavarsha I was a follower of Buddhism.
4. Amoghavarsha I wrote the famous Kannada work, Kavirajamarga.
Select the answer from the codes given below:
✅ Correct Answer: (A)
1, 2, and 4
Explanation: Amoghavarsha I (815 – 880 A.D.) ruled for a long period of 64 years. He had lost control over Malwa and Gangavadi. Yet, his reign was popular for the cultural development. He was a follower of Jainism. Jinasena was his chief preceptor. He was also a patron of letters and he himself wrote the famous Kannada work, Kavirajamarga.
Explanation by: Jitendra Singh
Amoghavarsha I (815 – 880 A.D.) ruled for a long period of 64 years. He had lost control over Malwa and Gangavadi. Yet, his reign was popular for the cultural development. He was a follower of Jainism. Jinasena was his chief preceptor. He was also a patron of letters and he himself wrote the famous Kannada work, Kavirajamarga.