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Which of the following kings took the title of 'Dakshinapatheshvara' (lord of the south) after defeating Harshvardhan?

  1. A
    Rudrasena II
  2. B
    Narasimhavarman I
  3. C
    Mahendravarman
  4. D
    Pulakeshin II

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The Chalukya king Pulakeshin II defeated Emperor Harshavardhana of Kannauj on the banks of the Narmada River. Following this decisive victory, Pulakeshin II assumed the title of 'Dakshinapatheshvara'.

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Which of the following kings took the title of 'Dakshinapatheshvara' (lord of the south) after defeating Harshvardhan?
A
Rudrasena II
B
Narasimhavarman I
C
Mahendravarman
D
Pulakeshin II

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