Krishna III, the Rashtrakuta King defeated which of the following Pandyan King in the battle of Takkolam in 949 A.D.?

• A. Sundara Pandya II
• B. Prantaka Viranayana
• C. Varagunavarman II
• D. Maravarman Rajasimha II

Answer: (B)

Pandyas acknowledged the overlordship of the Cholas for about 30 years. Prantaka Viranayana was also defeated by Krishna III who was the Rashtrakuta King, in the battle of Takkolam in 949 A.D.