Question

Vatapi was the capital of ___________.
A. Pallavas
B. Rashtrakutas
C. Senas
D. Chalukyas

Answer 1

Hint:
Badami originally called Vatapi, is about 150 kilometers away from the world heritage site of Hampi, and has been the capital of Badami Chalukyas for 3 centuries. There is a story behind the name Vatapi. It is believed that a demon named Ilwala lives here with his brother Vatapi.

Complete step by step solution:
Chalukyas was a powerful dynasty in the Deccan region that ruled from the 6th to the 12th centuries. The first ruler of Chalukyas was a former chief named Pulakeshin I, who overthrew the Kadamba dynasty and established his kingdom in Badami, northern Karnataka. His lineage is called Badami Chalukyas, and they ruled from the 6th to the 8th century. The other two branches of Chalukyas are Eastern
Chalukyas, with its capital in Vengi (near Eluru in Andhra Pradesh) and Kalyani Chalukyas in Basavakalyan (near Bidar in Karnataka). Badami, originally called Vatapi, is about 150 kilometers from the world. The heritage site of Hampi was the capital of Badami Chalukyas for 3 centuries.
There is a story behind the name Vatapi. It is believed that a demon named Ilwala lives here with his brother Vatapi. Vatapi will pretend to be an animal, and Ilvara will offer meat to tired, unsuspecting travelers. After being eaten, Vatapi has the power to resurrect. Ilala will summon Vatapi, and he will suddenly vomit out of the guest's stomach, killing him in the process.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.

Note:
 Vatapi is two demon brothers in Indian mythology. According to legend, due to their prejudice, they would invite the saints to dinner. The older demon Atapi will turn the young guy into food and give him to the priest