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Q: The Chalukya ruler Pulakesin's victory over Harshavardhana was in year ……..
  • A. 612 A.D.
  • B. 618 A.D.
  • C. 622 A.D.
  • D. 634 A.D.
Correct Answer: Option B - The Aihole inscription shows that the Chalukya dynasty's Pulakeshin II fought Harshavardhana on the banks of the river Narmada in 618 AD which Harshavardhana defeated after conquering hundreds of kings. He assumed the title of Parmeshwar. It is known that the Aihole inscription is in the form of a commendation and its language is Sanskrit, the script is Dakshin Brahmi. It was composed by Ravikirti. It is known that Pulakeshin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami/Vatapi.
B. The Aihole inscription shows that the Chalukya dynasty's Pulakeshin II fought Harshavardhana on the banks of the river Narmada in 618 AD which Harshavardhana defeated after conquering hundreds of kings. He assumed the title of Parmeshwar. It is known that the Aihole inscription is in the form of a commendation and its language is Sanskrit, the script is Dakshin Brahmi. It was composed by Ravikirti. It is known that Pulakeshin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami/Vatapi.

Explanations:

The Aihole inscription shows that the Chalukya dynasty's Pulakeshin II fought Harshavardhana on the banks of the river Narmada in 618 AD which Harshavardhana defeated after conquering hundreds of kings. He assumed the title of Parmeshwar. It is known that the Aihole inscription is in the form of a commendation and its language is Sanskrit, the script is Dakshin Brahmi. It was composed by Ravikirti. It is known that Pulakeshin I was the founder of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami/Vatapi.