Who among the following Pallava kings occupied Vatapi (Badami) and defeated the Chalukyas?

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1. Historical record: Narasimhavarman I (also called Mamalla) of the Pallavas defeated the Chalukya king Pulakesin II and sacked/occupied Vatapi (Badami) in the $7^{th}$ century, traditionally dated to around $642\ 	ext{CE}$. He earned the epithet "Vatapikonda" (conqueror of Vatapi).

2. Elimination: The other listed Pallava rulers (Sivaskanda Varman, Parameswaravarman, Simhavarman) are not credited with the capture of Vatapi in the primary historical sources; the well-attested victor is Narasimhavarman I.

3. Conclusion: The correct choice is option (4) Narasimhavarman, which corresponds to letter d.

FINAL_ANSWER: d

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