Question

The last Pallaval ruler who was defeated by Aditya Chola was___________.
A. Dantivarman
B. Aparajita
C. Nriptunga
D. Nandvaraman III

Answer 1

Hint: Aparajita was a Shilahara ruler of the north Konkan Branch. He extended his area by an alliance with other powerful kings.

Complete answer:The Pallavas wanted to expand their control by making an alliance with other powerful rulers. When Nandivarman III died, differences arose between Nriptunga and Aparajita to rule the kingdom on his own. Aparajita made an alliance with the Aditya Chola I and refused to recognize the suzerainty of Chalukyas which led to Chalukya invasion on his kingdom. Aditya Chola helped him to gain the victory but even after this, Aditya got the subordinate position. He was not satisfied with his position and planned to attack the Aparajita and finally killed him in the battle when he was mounted on an elephant.
Looking at the options given:
Option A. Dantivarman was the ruler of Pallava Kingdom who ruled over 51 years from 795 to 846 A.D. It is an incorrect option.
Option B. Aparajita was killed by the Chola ruler, Aditya Chola I. This is the correct answer.
Option C. Nriptunga became an ally of the Varagunga Pandya to expand his control. It is an incorrect option.
Option D. Nandivarman III was the father of Nriptunga. It is an incorrect option.
Therefore, Option B is correct.

Note: Aparajita was an ambitious king who wanted to expand his control by making allies but unfortunately he was killed by his allied partner only.