Emperor Harsha’s southward march was stopped on the Narmada River by
- APulakesin-I
- BPulakesin-IICorrect
- CVikramaditya-I
- DVilcramaditya-II
Explanation
The correct answer is B because Pulakesin II was the most powerful ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi. During the 7th century, when Emperor Harshavardhana of Kanauj attempted to expand his empire into southern India, he was confronted by Pulakesin II on the banks of the Narmada River. Pulakesin II successfully defeated Harsha, forcing him to accept the Narmada as the southern boundary of his kingdom. This victory is documented in the Aihole Inscription composed by Ravikirti and is also mentioned in the accounts of the Chinese traveler Xuanzang.
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