Q. With reference to Yashovarmanaof Kannauj(c. 700–740 AD), consider the following statements:
1.He established a temporary alliance with Lalitaditya Muktapidaof Kashmirto counter the growing threat from Tibet.
2.The Prakritpoem Gaudavahoby Vakpatiis an important historical source, detailing his victory over the Gaudaking Jivita Gupta II.
3.The playwright Bhavabhuti, known for Uttara-Rama-Charitra, was patronized at his court.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct. The alliance was forged to defeat the Tibetans, though the alliance later broke, leading to Yashovarmana’s defeat by Lalitaditya.
- Statement 2: Correct. Gaudavahois the primary source of information about Yashovarmana’s conquest of Gauda(Bengal).
- Statement 3: Correct. The famous playwright Bhavabhuti(also known as Srikantha) was one of the many scholars patronized by Yashovarmana.
