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Which of the following statements is true with respect to Pulakeshin II's prashasti?

A

He got his kingdom from his father.

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Ravi Shastri wrote his prashasti.

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He was defeated by Harshavardhana.

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He attacked Pallavas of Kanchipuram.

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The correct option is D He attacked Pallavas of Kanchipuram.
The best-known Chalukya ruler was Pulakeshin II. We know about him from a prashasti, composed by his court poet Ravikirti. Pulakeshin evidently got the kingdom from his uncle.
According to Ravikirti, he led expeditions along both the west and the east coasts. Besides, he checked the advance of Harsha. Pulakeshin II defeated Harshavardhana. Pulakeshin evidently got the kingdom from his uncle. Pulakeshin also attacked the Pallava king, who took shelter behind the walls of Kanchipuram.

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