Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?
A
Mahendravarman I
Correct answer
B
Simhavishnu
C
Narasimhavarman I
D
Simhavarman
Explanation
Mahendravarman I assumed these titles to reflect his multifaceted personality, specifically 'Mattavilasa' for his authorship of the satirical play *Mattavilasa Prahasana* and 'Vichitrachitta' (curious-minded) for his innovation in rock-cut architecture. While Narasimhavarman I is a prominent Pallava successor, he is instead associated with titles like 'Mamalla' and 'Vatapikonda' following his military triumphs. The core concept tested is the identification of ancient Indian rulers through their specific royal titles (Birudas) and cultural contributions.
Ancient Indian HistoryPallava DynastyMattavilasaVichitrachittaGunabharaMahendravarman ISimhavishnuNarasimhavarman I