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Which of the following Chalukya rulers assumed the title 'Parameshwara' after his decisive victory over Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada?
A. Pulakeshin I
B. Kirtivarman I
C. Pulakeshin II✓ Correct Answer
D. Vikramaditya I
💡 Solution & Explanation
Pulakeshin II, the most prominent Chalukya ruler of Badami, defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada River around 618 CE, halting the emperor's southward expansion. Following this historic triumph, he assumed titles such as Parameshwara and Satyasraya. Rulers like Pulakeshin I founded the dynasty, whereas Kirtivarman I expanded its territories.
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