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Q: Which of the following Pallava kings assumed the title of ''Vatapikonda'' after defeating and slaying the great Chalukyan King Pulekesin II?
  • A. Narsingh Varman I
  • B. Mahendra Varman I
  • C. Parmeshwar Varman I
  • D. Nandi Varman I
Correct Answer: Option A - After Mahendra Varman–I his son Narasimha Varman–I ascended the throne of Kanchi. Narasimha Varman–I was the most powerful king of the Pallava dynasty, he avenged the defeat of his father. He re-organized the military power of the Pallavas and started the Vijay Yatra in the north and defeated the Chalukya emperor Pulakeshin II in 3 battles (1 – Parimal , 2–Shurmar, 3–Manimangalam). Vatapikond (Winner of Vatapi) and Mahamalla to commemorate the winning of Vatapi. The title of Mahamalla was added to his name.
A. After Mahendra Varman–I his son Narasimha Varman–I ascended the throne of Kanchi. Narasimha Varman–I was the most powerful king of the Pallava dynasty, he avenged the defeat of his father. He re-organized the military power of the Pallavas and started the Vijay Yatra in the north and defeated the Chalukya emperor Pulakeshin II in 3 battles (1 – Parimal , 2–Shurmar, 3–Manimangalam). Vatapikond (Winner of Vatapi) and Mahamalla to commemorate the winning of Vatapi. The title of Mahamalla was added to his name.

Explanations:

After Mahendra Varman–I his son Narasimha Varman–I ascended the throne of Kanchi. Narasimha Varman–I was the most powerful king of the Pallava dynasty, he avenged the defeat of his father. He re-organized the military power of the Pallavas and started the Vijay Yatra in the north and defeated the Chalukya emperor Pulakeshin II in 3 battles (1 – Parimal , 2–Shurmar, 3–Manimangalam). Vatapikond (Winner of Vatapi) and Mahamalla to commemorate the winning of Vatapi. The title of Mahamalla was added to his name.