Consider the following statements with reference to ancient Indian history:

Samudragupta defeated Vishnugopa during his southern campaign.

Kanchipuram became the capital of the Pallavas under Sivaskandavarman.

Kanchi was captured by Vikramaditya-II from Nandivarman-II of the Pallavas.

Narasimhavarman-I defeated Pulakesin-II and destroyed Vatapi.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Question

All four statements are correct:

Samudragupta defeated Vishnugopa of Kanchipuram during his southern expedition.
Sivaskandavarman (Skandavarman), an early Pallava king, made Kanchipuram his capital.
Vikramaditya-II of the Chalukyas captured Kanchi from Nandivarman-II in the 8th century CE.
Narasimhavarman-I defeated Pulakesin-II and destroyed Vatapi in 642 CE.

GKToday Admin · Accepted Answer

1, 2, 3 and 4 All four statements are correct:

Samudragupta defeated Vishnugopa of Kanchipuram during his southern expedition.
Sivaskandavarman (Skandavarman), an early Pallava king, made Kanchipuram his capital.
Vikramaditya-II of the Chalukyas captured Kanchi from Nandivarman-II in the 8th century CE.
Narasimhavarman-I defeated Pulakesin-II and destroyed Vatapi in 642 CE.

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