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Ancient and Medival History Ancient South Indian History

Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles ‘Mattavilasa’, ‘Vichitrachitta’ and ‘Gunabhara’?

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Mahendravarman I

Simhavishnu

Narasimhavarman I

Simhavarman

- Mahendravarman I:

- Mahendravarman I was a Pallava ruler from South India.

- He assumed the titles ‘Mattavilasa’, ‘Vichitrachitta’, and ‘Gunabhara’.

- He was known for his patronage of arts and architecture.

- Simhavishnu:

- Simhavishnu was another significant ruler of the Pallava dynasty.

- He was known for expanding the Pallava influence in South India.

- Did not assume the titles in question.

- Narasimhavarman I:

- He was a celebrated Pallava ruler and the son of Mahendravarman I.

- Known for his military victories, especially against the Chalukyas.

- Did not assume the titles mentioned.

- Simhavarman:

- A lesser-known Pallava king whose reign details are sparse.

- Did not assume these specific titles.

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