Multiple choice The Pratihara ruler who captured Kannauj and deposed the protégé of Dharmapala was: Nagabhatta I Vatsaraja Mahendrapala I Nagabhatta II Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Nagabhatta II (c. 805-833 CE) captured Kannauj, establishing Pratihara dominance over the imperial city. He defeated Dharmapala's protege Chakrayudha, ending Pala influence in the region. This marked a crucial phase in the tripartite struggle.