The most distinguished ruler of the Chalukyan dynasty was
A
Jayasimha II
B
Vikrarnaditya VI
C
Somesvara II
D
Pulakesin II
Correct Answer: Pulakesin II
Pulakeshin II (610-642 CE) was the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Vatapi (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India). During his reign, the Chalukya kingdom expanded to cover most of the Deccan region in peninsular India.