Q. Which of the following titles were adopted by Prabhakarvardhana, the first notable ruler of the Pushyabhuti dynasty?
1.Maharajadhiraja
2.Hunaharina-kesari
3.Parama-bhattaraka
How many of the titles given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Title 1: Correct. Prabhakarvardhana adopted the title Maharajadhiraja and was the first to use titles of sovereign status, signifying the end of the Gupta-era subordinate relationship.
  • Title 2: Correct. Hunaharina-kesari (Lion to the Huna deer) is a title attributed to him by Banabhatta in Harshacharita, recognizing his military successes against the Hunas and Gurjaras.
  • Title 3: Incorrect. Parama-bhattaraka was a title adopted by his son, Harshavardhana.
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