Correct option is C
The Correct Answer is: (c) Aparajitavarman
Explanation:
Aparajitavarman was the last ruler of the Pallava dynasty, which had its capital at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. His reign marked the final phase of Pallava rule before it was ended by
Aparajitavarman was the last ruler of the Pallava dynasty, which had its capital at Kanchipuram in Tamil Nadu. His reign marked the final phase of Pallava rule before it was ended by
the rising Chola dynasty under Aditya I, the father of Rajaraja Chola. Aparajitavarman was defeated and killed in battle by Aditya Chola in the late 9th century CE, leading to the
annexation of Pallava territories into the Chola kingdom and the decline of the Pallava power in South India.
Information Booster:
• The Pallavas ruled parts of southern India from around 275 CE to 897 CE.
• They were great patrons of Dravidian temple architecture—evident in Mahabalipuram monuments.
• Notable Pallava rulers before him include Narasimhavarman I and Mahendravarman I.
• The Pallavas ruled parts of southern India from around 275 CE to 897 CE.
• They were great patrons of Dravidian temple architecture—evident in Mahabalipuram monuments.
• Notable Pallava rulers before him include Narasimhavarman I and Mahendravarman I.
Additional Information:
• Narasimhavarman I – Defeated Pulakesin II and captured Vatapi; known as Vatapikonda and builder of Mahabalipuram monuments.
• Mahendravarman I – Introduced rock-cut cave temples and authored the Sanskrit play Mattavilasa Prahasana.
• Simhavishnu – Re-established Pallava supremacy in South India by defeating the Kalabhras and expanded territory into Tamil regions.
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