Q38
History of IndiaEarly Medieval India: Palas, Rajputs & the South
Which of the following dynasties was designated as 'Balhar' by the Arab travellers?
- a.Chalukya
- b.Chola
- c.Rashtrakuta
- d.Pandya
Answer: (C) Rashtrakuta
Arab travellers and geographers referred to the Rashtrakuta rulers as 'Balhar' (possibly a corruption of 'Vallabha', one of their titles). The Rashtrakutas of the Deccan were founded by Dantidurga and were of Kannada origin, known for their patronage of Jainism.