Dr. Anant Sadashiv Altekar, a prominent historian and numismatist, authored significant works on the Rastrakuta dynasty. Based on his study of inscriptions, language used in records, and names of rulers and officers, he concluded that the Rastrakutas belonged to the Kannada region and were of Kannada origin.
Among the following, which scholar argued that Rastrakutas were of Kannada origin ?
Asked in KPSC KAS Prelims 2017 · Topic: Provincial Dynasty of North India and Deccan Province (Yadavas of Devagiri)
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Answer: A. Dr. A.S. Altekar
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