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Which of the following dynasties was designated as ‘Balhar’ by the Arab travellers?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chalukya
  2. Chola
  3. Rashtrakuta
  4. Pandya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Rashtrakuta

Explanation: ✅ Correct Answer: C. Rashtrakuta 📚 Explanation: Arab travelers of the medieval period, such as Al-Masudi, referred to the rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty as 'Balhara'. This term was a corruption of the title 'Vallabharaja' (King of Kings). The Rashtrakutas were one of the most powerful dynasties in early medieval India, ruling a vast empire in the Deccan. Their capital was located at Manyakheta.