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Pulakeshin II belonged to which dynasty of rulers?<\/p>\n

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\nPulakeshin II was the most renowned ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. This dynasty is also commonly referred to as the Western Chalukyas.
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\nPulakeshin II ruled from 610 to 642 CE. He is famous for his military campaigns, including his victory over Emperor Harsha of Kannauj, as recorded in the Aihole inscription composed by his court poet Ravikirti.
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\nThe Chalukyas of Badami ruled over a large part of the Deccan. They had branches, including the Eastern Chalukyas who ruled in the Andhra region. The Pallavas were their contemporaries and rivals in South India, notably clashing frequently with Pulakeshin II and his successors. The Eastern Gangas ruled in Kalinga (modern Odisha).
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Pulakeshin II belonged to which dynasty of rulers? [amp_mcq option1=”Eastern Chalukyas” option2=”Pallavas” option3=”Eastern Gangas” option4=”Western Chalukyas” correct=”option4″] This question was previously asked in UPSC Geoscientist – 2021 Download PDFAttempt Online Pulakeshin II was the most renowned ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami. This dynasty is also commonly referred to as the Western Chalukyas. Pulakeshin … <\/p>\n

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