Q. Which place became a literary center under the Rashtrakutas in early Karnataka?
Answer: Manyakheta
Notes: Manyakheta, now Malkhed, was the Rashtrakuta capital and a major literary hub in early Karnataka. It attracted scholars and poets with royal support. The famous Kannada work "Kavirajamarga" originated here. The court promoted both Kannada and Sanskrit literature. Madurai and Kanchipuram are linked to Tamil regions, while Warangal is associated with the Kakatiya dynasty.