Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakesin II`s military success against Harshavardhana ?

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Q: 20 (CDS-I/2010)
Which one of the following inscriptions mentions Pulakesin II's military success against Harshavardhana ?

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 2, the Aihole Inscription. This inscription mentions Pulakesin II`s military success against Harshavardhana. It is important to note that the Aihole Inscription is one of the most significant inscriptions of the Chalukya dynasty.

Option 1, the Allahabad Pillar Inscription, does not mention Pulakesin II`s military success against Harshavardhana. This inscription is known for its mention of the reign of Chandragupta II, the Gupta Empire ruler.

Option 3, the Damodarpur Copperplate Inscription, also does not mention Pulakesin II`s military success against Harshavardhana. This inscription is related to the reign of a Gupta dynasty ruler named Chandragupta of Magadha.

Option 4, the Bilsad Inscription, does not mention Pulakesin II`s military success against Harshavardhana either. This inscription is associated with the Maurya dynasty ruler, Ashoka.

In conclusion, of the given options, only the Aihole Inscription mentions Pulakesin II`s military success against Harshavardhana.