UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 40
Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A (Mahendravarman I)
Explanation: Mahendravarman I, a Pallava king, bore the titles Mattavilasa, Vichitrachitta and Gunabhara. He also authored the Sanskrit farce Mattavilasa Prahasana and sponsored rock-cut architecture.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct-Mahendravarman I used all three titles.
B: Simhavishnu was an earlier Pallava king.
C: Narasimhavarman I was his successor, famed for defeating Pulakeshin II.
D: Simhavarman is not associated with this title trio.