Question

Write a note on Pulkesin II​

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Pulakeshin II (610-642 CE) is the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. In his reign the Chalukyas of Badami saw their kingdom extend over most of the Deccan. Pulakeshin had to face several obstacles soon after his coronation. The civil war had given fresh hope to feudatories and adventurers; some of them were emboldened to throw off their allegiance to Chalukyas. The Aihole inscription of 634 found in an Aihole Jainlaya says, “the whole world was enveloped in the darkness that was enemies.