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Examine the epigraphical and political history of the Pallava dynasty in Tamil Nadu: 1. The Kuram copper plate grant issued by Paramesvaravarman I provides vital historical insights into Pallava military campaigns against the Chalukyas of Badami and records land grants made to Vedic scholars. 2. The Kasakkudi copper plates detail the genealogical succession of Pallava monarchs starting from Simhavishnu and highlight their patronage of Sanskrit and Tamil literary traditions. 3. Pulakeshin II successfully annexed Kanchipuram, the Pallava capital, permanently incorporating it into the Western Chalukya empire for over a century without any subsequent reconquest by Pallava rulers. Which of the statements given above are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only✓ Correct Answer

B. 2 and 3 only

C. 1 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3

💡 Solution & Explanation

Statements one and two are correct as copper plate inscriptions such as Kuram and Kasakkudi serve as authentic primary sources detailing Pallava administration, religious endowments, and military encounters. Statement three is incorrect because although Pulakeshin II besieged Kanchipuram, subsequent Pallava kings like Narasimhavarman I retaliated by marching into Vatapi and defeating the Chalukyas, restoring Pallava sovereignty entirely. Epigraphical records are primary tools for verifying royal genealogies in South Indian history.

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