Multiple choice

Consider the following facts about the Pallava Empire.

  1. Pallavas ruled from two different capitals - Vengi and Kanchi.
  2. Mahendravarman was a Pallava King who acceded to throne in 600 AD and waged a successful battle against Chalukyas of Badami.
  3. Chinese traveler Hieun Tsang visited the Deccan during the reign of Pallava King Narsimhavarman.
  4. Simhavishnu succeeded his father Mahendravarman to the throne in the year 625 AD and ruled up to 645 AD.

Which of the above are true?

  1. 1, 2 and 4

  2. 2 and 4 only

  3. 1, 3 and 4

  4. 2 and 3 only
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Statement 1 is wrong because Pallavas actually ruled from three capitals. The third was Badami, also known at that time as Vatapi. Statement 4 is wrong because Simhavishnu was actually Mahendravarman's father who played a pivotal role in establishing the Pallava Kingdom in the Deccan. Mahendravarman was succeeded by his son Narsimhavarman who ruled from 625 to 645 AD.

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