Give two reasons Pulakeshin-IIwas the best known Chanakya ruler
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Pulakesin II was one of the greatest King of Chalukya Dynasty. He enthroned in 620 A.D. as soon as he came to the throne he restored peace and also granted pardon to all those who opposed his succession. He also strengthened law and order situation throughout his kingdom. After set right the peace and other primary needs of the people, and started his invasions on the enemies. His main aim in life was to expand his Chalukya Kingdom as big as possible. We can find his military achievements in his famous Aihole Prasasti inscriptions dated on 634-35 A.D.
pulakesin II
Pulakesin II, A great warrior:
During his period he defeated Kadambas who live in a region called Banavasi, Moriyas of Konkana, Malavas, the Latas and Gurjaras. He also attacked the Kingdom of Pallavas and forced King Mahendra Varma to accept his superiority.
According to the Aihole Inscriptions, Pulakesin II defeated a race named Kadambas who lived in a region called Banavasi; subjugated the Gangas of South Mysore; defeated the Moriyas of Konkana; and, humbled some other races like the Malavas, the Latas, and the Gurjaras. He also conquered the region of Pistapura and appointed his own son as the Governor of that place. In the far south, Pulakesin II attacked the Kingdom of the Pallavas and forced King MahendraVarma I step down from the throne. His army crossed river Kaveri and compelled the rulers of Chola, Kerala and Pandya compelled them to accept his friendly diplomatic supremacy