Question

Who was the last emperor of the Pallava dynasty?

• A. Narasimhavarman I
• B. Mahendravarman I
• C. Aparajitavarman
• D. Simhavishnu

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Aparajitavarman

The last king of the Pallava dynasty was Aparajitavarman, who ruled from approximately 880 to 897 CE and was defeated by Aditya I, the Chola king, leading to the end of the Pallava dynasty. Aparajitavarman was the last Pallava king. The Pallava dynasty ruled in Southern India from the 3rd to the 9th century CE. Simha Vishnu was the founder of the Pallava dynasty. Narasimhavarman I was one of the most powerful kings of the dynasty who is known for his patronage of the arts and architecture. Mahendra Varma was another prominent king of the Pallava dynasty who is known for his military conquests and the construction of several temples. Aparajitavarman was the last king of the dynasty who ruled from 880 to 897 CE. He was succeeded by the Chola dynasty