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Q. By whom Pallava King Mahendravarman-I got defeated?
Answer: Pulakesin II
Notes: The Pallava King Mahendravarman I got defeated by the Chalukya King Pulakesin II. Though, Narasimhavarman I (the son of Mahendravarman I) took the revenge of his father from Pulakesin II by defeating and killing him in the Battle of Vatapi in 642 AD and captured the Chalukyan capital, Vatapi. Thus, he assumed the title of 'Vatapikonda' (Conqueror of Vatapi).

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