Q. Which inscription of Chalukya king Pulakeshin II details his conquest of Puri, highlighting its strategic importance and marking the decline of Maurya rule in Maharashtra?
Answer: Aihole inscription
Notes: The Aihole inscription of Pulakeshin II, composed by his court poet Ravikirti, records his victories including the conquest of Puri. It offers valuable information about Chalukya military achievements and marks the end of Mauryan influence in Maharashtra.