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Prelims 2025 · Ancient History · Question 24

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

  1. Mahendravarman I
  2. Simhavishnu
  3. Narasimhavarman I
  4. Simhavarman

Answer

Mahendravarman I

  • (a) Mahendravarman I — Correct. The Pallava ruler Mahendravarman I bore the titles Mattavilasa, Vichitrachitta, and Gunabhara; Mattavilasa Prahasana is also associated with him.
  • (b) Simhavishnu — Incorrect. He was an important early Pallava ruler, but these specific birudas are not associated with him.
  • (c) Narasimhavarman I — Incorrect. Narasimhavarman I is known for titles like Mamalla, not Mattavilasa/Vichitrachitta/Gunabhara.
  • (d) Simhavarman — Incorrect. These titles are not identified with Simhavarman.

Answer: (a) Mahendravarman I

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