Consider the following statements regarding the Chalukya kingdom: 1. It was centred around the Raichur Doab. 2. The Raichur Doab lies between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct option is (c). Explanation The the political geography of the Deccan region during the early medieval period, specifically focusing on the Chalukyas of Badami (Vatapi) and the strategic importance of the Raichur Doab. Statement-wise Analysis: - Statement 1 is Correct. The Chalukya kingdom was strategically centred around the Raichur Doab. This fertile region provided the economic and agricultural base for the kingdom. Due to its prosperity and strategic value, it became a "bone of contention" between the Chalukyas and their southern contemporaries, the Pallavas of Kanchipuram. - Statement 2 is Correct. The term "Doab" refers to the land between two converging rivers. The Raichur Doab is the triangular region located between the Krishna River (to the north) and the Tungabhadra River (to the south). This geographical definition is factually accurate. Key Takeaway: The Raichur Doab (land between Krishna and Tungabhadra) was the geopolitical heart of the Deccan powers, serving as a perpetual battleground between the Chalukyas and Pallavas, and later between the Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms.

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Consider the following statements regarding the Chalukya kingdom:

It was centred around the Raichur Doab.
The Raichur Doab lies between the rivers Krishna and Tungabhadra.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Options

A1 only
B2 only
CBoth 1 and 2
DNeither 1 nor 2

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Solution

The correct option is (c).

Explanation

The the political geography of the Deccan region during the early medieval period, specifically focusing on the Chalukyas of Badami (Vatapi) and the strategic importance of the Raichur Doab.

Statement-wise Analysis:

Statement 1 is Correct. The Chalukya kingdom was strategically centred around the Raichur Doab. This fertile region provided the economic and agricultural base for the kingdom. Due to its prosperity and strategic value, it became a "bone of contention" between the Chalukyas and their southern contemporaries, the Pallavas of Kanchipuram.
Statement 2 is Correct. The term "Doab" refers to the land between two converging rivers. The Raichur Doab is the triangular region located between the Krishna River (to the north) and the Tungabhadra River (to the south). This geographical definition is factually accurate.

Key Takeaway: The Raichur Doab (land between Krishna and Tungabhadra) was the geopolitical heart of the Deccan powers, serving as a perpetual battleground between the Chalukyas and Pallavas, and later between the Vijayanagara and Bahmani kingdoms.

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