The correct answer is D. Chalukya.
Pulakeshin II was a Chalukya king who ruled over the Deccan region of India from 610 to 642 CE. He is best known for defeating the powerful Harshavardhana of the Pushyabhuti dynasty in the Battle of Narasimhapura in 630 CE.
The Chalukyas were a powerful dynasty that ruled over the Deccan region of India from the 6th to the 12th centuries CE. They were founded by Pulakeshin I in 543 CE. The Chalukyas reached the height of their power under Pulakeshin II, who defeated Harshavardhana and extended his empire to include much of the Deccan.
The Chalukyas were a Hindu dynasty and their kings were patrons of the arts and architecture. They built many temples and palaces, including the famous Virupaksha Temple in Hampi.
The Chalukyas were eventually overthrown by the Cholas in the 12th century CE. However, they left a lasting legacy on the Deccan region, and their culture and traditions continue to be practiced by the people of the region today.
The other options are incorrect.
- The Kadambs were a dynasty that ruled over the Konkan region of India from the 3rd to the 6th centuries CE. They were defeated by the Chalukyas in the 6th century CE.
- The Pallavas were a dynasty that ruled over the Tamil Nadu region of India from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE. They were defeated by the Cholas in the 9th century CE.
- The Pushyabhutis were a dynasty that ruled over the northern India from the 6th to the 7th centuries CE. They were defeated by the Chalukyas in the 7th century CE.