Question map
Not attempted Correct Incorrect ★ Bookmarked
Loading…
Q25 (CDS-I/2007) History & Culture › Medieval India › South Indian empires Answer Verified

Which one among the following religions was patronized by Rashtrakutas ?

Result
Your answer: —  Â·  Correct: A
Explanation

The Rashtrakuta dynasty was renowned for its religious tolerance, supporting Hinduism, Jainism, and Buddhism. However, Jainism received exceptional royal patronage, particularly from later rulers. King Amoghavarsha I, often called the 'Ashoka of the South', was a devout follower of Digambara Jainism under the influence of the monk Jinasena [t8, t10]. He and other rulers like Krishna II and Indra III actively patronized Jainism, leading to the construction of significant Jain basadis (temples) at Manyakheta and Konnur [c1, t8]. While the early Rashtrakutas were staunch supporters of Shaivism—evidenced by Krishna I building the rock-cut Shiva temple at Ellora—Jainism flourished significantly as a state-patronized faith during the 9th and 10th centuries [c1, t4]. Buddhism, by contrast, was in a state of decline during this period, with its influence largely restricted to centers like Kanheri [c1].

Sources

  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 8: Harsha and Rise of Regional Kingdoms > Religion > p. 114
How others answered
Each bar shows the % of students who chose that option. Green bar = correct answer, blue outline = your choice.
Community Performance
Out of everyone who attempted this question.
50%
got it right
✓ Thank you! We'll review this.

SIMILAR QUESTIONS

NDA-I · 2016 · Q86 Relevance score: 4.79

Consider the following statements about Rashtrakuta kings : 1. They were ardent patrons of Shaivism and did not support other forms of religion. 2. They promoted only Sanskrit scholars and gave them large grants. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

IAS · 2009 · Q99 Relevance score: 1.79

Anekantavada is a core theory and philosophy of which one of the following ?

IAS · 2006 · Q7 Relevance score: 1.76

Who among the following laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta Empire?

IAS · 2018 · Q71 Relevance score: 1.16

With reference to the religious practices in India, the "Sthanakvasi" sect belongs to

IAS · 2023 · Q47 Relevance score: 0.90

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?