Multiple choice The Chalukya king Pulakeshin II defeated Harshavardhana Chandragupta Vikramaditya Samudragupta Bimbisara Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation The Aihole inscription records that the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II defeated Harshavardhana of Kannauj on the banks of the Narmada River, preventing Harsha's expansion into the Deccan.