The correct answer is Yashovarman.

 Key Points

• Yashovarman:-
  • After about 75 years of Harshavardhana's death, Yasovarman rose to power in Kannauj.
  • He was a king of Kannauj in the early part of the eighth century.
  • The city (then known as Kanyakubja) had previously been ruled by Harsha, who died without an heir and thus created a power vacuum.
  • This lasted for around a century before Yashovarman emerged as its ruler.
  • Yashovarman was a powerful ruler who expanded the territory of Kannauj and defeated several enemies.
  • He is also known for his patronage of the arts and for building several temples and other monuments.
  • Yashovarman's reign marked a period of stability and prosperity for Kannauj.
  • However, after his death, the city was once again plunged into chaos and eventually fell to the Gurjara-Pratiharas.

  Additional Information

• Pulakeshin II:-
  • He was popularly known as Immadi Pulakeshi.
  • He was the greatest Chalukya Emperor who reigned from Vatapi (present-day Badami in Karnataka, India).
  • During his reign, the Chalukya Empire expanded to cover most of the Deccan region in peninsular India.
  • He is known for his military prowess and cultural patronage.
• Mahendravarman I:-
  • He ruled the Pallava kingdom in southern India from around 600 to 630 CE.
  • He was a patron of the arts and architecture, and is known for his innovative rock-cut temples and sculptures.
  • He also wrote a play called "Mattavilasa Prahasana". Under his reign, the Pallava kingdom flourished and became a significant regional power.