Q. Which of the following Pallava rulers invaded the Chalukya Kingdom and captured Badami ?
Answer: Narsimhavarman I
Notes: In the Battle of Vatapi, the Pallava ruler Narsimhavarman I defeated and killed Pulakesin II and captured the Chalukyan capital, Badami in 642 AD. Thus, he assumed the title of ‘Vatapikonda’ (Conqueror of Vatapi).

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