Q. Which Chalukyan ruler is said to have received an embassy from the Persian king Khusrau II?
(a) Pulkesin II
(b) Vikramaditya I
(c) Vinayaditya
(d) Vijayaditya
Ans: (a) Pulkesin II
Explanation:
The Chalukyan ruler who is said to have received an embassy from the Persian king Khusrau II is (a) Pulkesin II.
Pulkesin II, also known as Pulakeshin II, was a prominent ruler of the Chalukya dynasty who reigned from approximately 610 to 642 CE. He is well-known for his military achievements and successful expansion of the Chalukya Empire.
During his reign, Pulkesin II received an embassy from the Persian king Khusrau II, who was ruling the Sassanian Empire. This embassy is mentioned in historical accounts, including the writings of Persian historian Ferdowsi. The purpose of the embassy was likely to establish diplomatic ties, exchange cultural knowledge, and potentially explore trade relations between the Chalukyas and the Sassanian Empire.
Pulkesin II’s reign marked a significant period of territorial expansion and cultural development for the Chalukya dynasty. The exchange with the Persian king Khusrau II highlights the diplomatic interactions and influence of the Chalukyas in the wider geopolitical context of the time.
