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?
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.
