WBCS.LIVE practice question

Name the Chalukya king who defeated Harshavardana.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Pulakeshin I
  2. Pulakeshin II
  3. Mangalesh
  4. Kirtivarmana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pulakeshin II

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Pulakeshin II šŸ“š Explanation: The Chalukya King Pulakeshin II famously defeated the North Indian Emperor Harshavardhana in a battle on the banks of the Narmada river. This victory stopped Harsha from expanding his empire into the south. To celebrate this great achievement, Pulakeshin II took the title of 'Parameshwara'. This battle was a major event that defined the boundaries of ancient Indian kingdoms.