Question

Narasimhavarman  I  assumed  the  title_.
a)Vatapikondan b)Jayankondan c)Kadaramkondan


TNSCERT Class 7 History Ch 3 The South Indian Kingdoms

Answer 1

Narasimhavarman I assumed the title Vatapikondan
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a)Vatapikondan 

Answer 2

Narasimhavarman  I  assumed  the  title is Vatapikondan.

Option: (a)

Explanation:

• Narasimhavarman I was one of the most famous kings of the Pallava dynasty. He was a great lover of art and architecture.
• The completion of the famous "Panch Pandava Rath" Temple, a unique rock cut temple is credited to him.  

• Narasimhavarman I was a great warrior. With the asset of his general Paranjothi he invaded Vatapi, the seat of Pulakesin II, the ruler of the Chalukyas. He successfully defeated and killed the Chalukya king .

• It was then that he "assumed the title of Vatapikondan" which means the ‘one who has conquered Vatapi’.