Question

The Pallava king who destroyed Vatapi and assumed the title of Vatapikonda was ______.

• A. Mahendravarma I
• B. Narasimhavarman I
• C. Nandivarma
• D. Aparajitavarma

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Narasimhavarman I

Narasimhavarma I was the most famous of the Pallava kings. He took revenge on the Chalukyas by defeating Pulakeshi II and capturing Vatapi. These daring acts won him the titles of Mahamalla and Vatapikonda.