Vikramaditya I
Vikramaditya II
Pulakeshin II
Vijayaditya
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The correct answer is: C) Pulakeshin II.
Pulakeshin II was the Chalukya king who ruled from 609 to 642 CE. He was the son of Kirtivarman I and the grandson of Mangalesha. Pulakeshin II is best known for his victory over the Pallava king Mahendravarman I at the Battle of Vatapi in 642 CE. This victory made Pulakeshin II the most powerful ruler in southern India.
The Virupaksha Temple at Pattadakal is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva. It was built in the 7th century CE by the Chalukya dynasty. The temple is one of the most important examples of Chalukya architecture. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Vikramaditya I was the Chalukya king who ruled from 567 to 609 CE. He was the father of Pulakeshin II.
- Vikramaditya II was the Chalukya king who ruled from 733 to 744 CE. He was the grandson of Pulakeshin II.
- Vijayaditya was the Chalukya king who ruled from 696 to 733 CE. He was the son of Vikramaditya I.