INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Vishnugopa (IAST: Viṣṇugopa) was a Pallava king of Kanchi. He was the son of Buddhavarman. He was one of the kings defeated by Gupta Emperor Samudragupta during his southern expedition.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vishnugopa: Vishnugopa was the pallava king who was defeated and then liberated by Samudra gupta, who was the emperor of Magadha. This is the correct option.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pallavas were defeated by the Chola King, Aditya I in 897 CE. This event ended Pallava supremacy and began the ascent of the Cholas.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Vishnugopa. Shiva Skanda Varma was the first ruler of the Pallava dynasty. It ruled Kanchi as its capital. Vishnugopa was a contemporary of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta.

Detailed explanation-5: -Complete answer: In 617-18, the Pallava kingdom was attacked and defeated by Chalukya king Pulakeshin II.