CUET Preparation Today
Pulakeshin II was a ruler of which dynasty? |
Chera Chola Chalukya Pallava |
Chalukya |
The correct answer is Option 3- Chalukya Pulakesin II was the ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India). He was the most famous ruler of the dynasty and is considered one of the greatest warriors in Indian history. Pulakeshin II ascended the throne in 610 CE and ruled for over 30 years. During his reign, he expanded the Chalukya kingdom to cover most of the Deccan region in peninsular India. He also defeated the powerful northern emperor Harshavardhana, whose failure to conquer the Chalukya kingdom is attested by the Chinese pilgrim Xuanzang. Pulakeshin II was killed in battle in 642 CE by Narasimhavarman I of the Pallava dynasty. His death led to a decline of the Chalukya dynasty, but his legacy continues to be celebrated in India. The other options are:The Chera dynasty was a powerful dynasty in South India from the 3rd century BCE to the 12th century CE. The Chola dynasty was a powerful dynasty in South India from the 9th to the 13th centuries CE. The Pallava dynasty was a powerful dynasty in South India from the 6th to the 9th centuries CE. |
