Consider the following events in the history of India:
1. The Chola king Aditya-I defeated the Pallava ruler Aparajita.
2. Narasimhavarman-I’s victory over Pulakesin-II in the Battle of Manimangalam.
3. Construction of the famous Brihadeeswara temple at Tanjore
4. Kirtivarman-II ,the rulers of the Chalukyas defeated by Dantidurga.
Select the correct chronological order from the code given below:
(a) 2-1-3-4
(b) 2–4-1-3
(c) 4-2-3-1
(d) 3-2-1-4
Explanation Event 1: Narasimhavarman I’s Victory over Pulakesin II (642 AD) – Narasimhavarman I of the Pallava dynasty defeated Pulakesin II of the Chalukyas in the Battle of Manimangalam near Kanchi. This victory is recorded in the Kuram copper plates. The Pallava army, led by General Paranjothi, pursued the retreating Chalukya forces, invaded Chalukya territory, and captured their capital, Vatapi. Following this triumph, Narasimhavarman I assumed the title Vatapikonda (Conqueror of Vatapi).
Event 2: Defeat of the Last Chalukya Ruler (755 AD) – Kirtivarman II, the last ruler of the Chalukya dynasty, was defeated by Dantidurga, who subsequently established the Rashtrakuta dynasty. This marked the end of Chalukya rule in the Deccan.
Event 3: End of the Pallava Dynasty (897 AD) – Aditya I, a Chola king, defeated the last Pallava ruler, Aparajitavarman, and took control of the Kanchi region. This victory led to the downfall of the Pallava dynasty and the rise of Chola dominance in South India.
Event 4: Construction of the Brihadeeswara Temple (1010 AD) – Rajaraja I (985–1014 AD), a great patron of Saivism, completed the construction of the grand Rajarajeswara Temple (also known as Brihadeeswara Temple) in Thanjavur in 1010 AD. This architectural marvel remains one of the greatest achievements of Chola temple architecture.
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