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Download Solution PDFWho among the following defeated Harshavardhana when he invaded the Chalukya kingdom in the Deccan?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Pulakesin II.
Key Points
- Pulakesin II defeated Harshavardhana when he invaded the Chalukya kingdom in the Deccan.
- Pulakeshin II, the King of the Chalukya dynasty defeated Harshavardhana when he sought to enlarge his Empire into the southern peninsula of India.
- He defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada river in 618-619 AD.
- The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, court poet of Chalukya King, Pulakesin II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE.
Additional Information
- Chalukya dynasty:
- It lasted from 543 A.D. to 755 A.D.
- Pulakesin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty. He established a small kingdom with Vatapi or Badami as its capital.
- The Western Chalukyas ruled over an extensive area in the Deccan for about two centuries after which the Rashtrakutas became powerful.
- The family of Western Chalukyas had its offshoots like the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi and the Chalukyas of Kalyani.
- Kirtivarman II was the last of the rulers of the Chalukyas.
- He was defeated by Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty.
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