Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles ‘Mattavilasa’, ‘Vichitrachitta’ and ‘Gunabhara’?
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Mahendravarman I
Correct AnswerSimhavishnu
Incorrect AnswerNarasimhavarman I
Incorrect AnswerSimhavarman
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- 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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