Home » Ancient History » Ancient history miscellaneous » Question

Ancient history miscellaneous

Easy Questions
Moderate Questions

Ancient History

Indus Valley Civilization
Vadic Period
Mahajanapada Period
Religious Movement
Maurya Period
Post Maurya Period
The Sangam Period
Gupta Period
Vardhana Dynasty
Ancient history miscellaneous
  1. Which of the following Pallava Kings assumed the title of “Vatapikonda” after defeating and slaying the great Chalukyan King Pulakesin II?
    1. Narsimha Varman I
    2. Mahendra Varman I
    3. Parameshwar Varman I
    4. Nandi Varman
Correct Option: A

The Pallava king Narsimhavarman I assumed the title of ‘Vatapikonda’ (Conqueror of Vatapi), when he defeated and killed Pulakesin II (Chalukya King) and captured the Chalukyan capital, Badami in 642 AD. The Pallava victory resulted in the commencement of Pallava occupation of Vatapi which lasted until 654.


Your comments will be displayed only after manual approval.