Q. With reference to Vikramaditya I of the Chalukya dynasty, consider the following statements:
1.He successfully avenged his father Pulakesin II’s defeat by capturing Kanchipuram and defeating Pallava king Mahendravarman II.
2.His southern conquests were ultimately halted after his defeat at the Battle of Peruvalanallur against Parameshvaravarman I.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1 is correct: Vikramaditya I defeated Mahendravarman II and captured Kanchipuram in 668 CE to avenge his father.
- Statement 2 is correct: Despite earlier successes, he was defeated by Parameshvaravarman I in the Battle of Peruvalanallur in 674 CE, halting his southern expansion.
Source– HT
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