80. Which among the following kings was also known as Mamallan (great wrestler)?
80. Which among the following kings was also known as Mamallan (great wrestler)?
The correct option is B b) Narasimhavarman I
Ans 80 B
Explanation: Narasimhavarman I was a Tamil king of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India from 630–668 AD.He shared his father Mahendravarman I's love of art and completed the work started by Mahendravarman in Mamallapuram.He avenged his father's defeat at the hands of the Chalukya king, Pulakeshin II in the year 642 AD .Narasimhavarman was also known as Mamallan (great wrestler), and Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) was named after him.It was during his reign, in 640 AD, that the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram.Narasimhavarman I was a devotee of Shiva. The great Nayanar saints like Appar, Siruthondar and Tirugnanasambandar lived during his reign. Narasimhavarman I was succeeded by his son Mahendravarman II in the year 668 AD
b) Narasimhavarman I
Ans 80 B
Explanation: Narasimhavarman I was a Tamil king of the Pallava dynasty who ruled South India from 630–668 AD.He shared his father Mahendravarman I's love of art and completed the work started by Mahendravarman in Mamallapuram.He avenged his father's defeat at the hands of the Chalukya king, Pulakeshin II in the year 642 AD .Narasimhavarman was also known as Mamallan (great wrestler), and Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) was named after him.It was during his reign, in 640 AD, that the Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang visited Kanchipuram.Narasimhavarman I was a devotee of Shiva. The great Nayanar saints like Appar, Siruthondar and Tirugnanasambandar lived during his reign. Narasimhavarman I was succeeded by his son Mahendravarman II in the year 668 AD
