Q. Aihole was the important trading centre. Consider the following statements:
- Aihole was the capital of Pallavas.
- Aihole inscription was composed by Ravikirti.
Choose the correct statement from the codes given below:
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Notes: Aihole, the capital of the Chalukyas, was an important trading centre. It developed as a religious centre, with a number of temples. The Pallavas and Chalukyas frequently raided one another's lands, especially attacking the capital cities, which were prosperous towns. The best-known Chalukya ruler was Pulakeshin II. We know about him from a prashasti, composed by his court poet Ravikirti. This tells us about his ancestors, who are traced back through four generations from father to son. Pulakeshin evidently got the kingdom from his uncle.