Q. Which of the following rulers checked Harshavardhana’s expedition in South India?
(a) Pulakesin I
(b) Pulakesin II
(c) Vikramaditya I
(d) Vikramaditya II
Ans: (b) Pulakesin II
Explanation: The ruler who checked Harsha Vardhana’s expedition in South India was Pulakesin II. Pulakesin II was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty and ruled over the region of present-day Karnataka and parts of Maharashtra in the 7th century. When Harsha Vardhana attempted to expand his empire southward, Pulakesin II successfully resisted his advances and even defeated him in a battle. The victory of Pulakesin II against Harsha Vardhana is considered one of the significant events in Indian history.
