Who among the following rulers in ancient India had assumed the titles 'Mattavilasa', 'Vichitrachitta' and 'Gunabhara'?
Verified Answer
A. Mahendravarman I
B. Simhavishnu
C. Narasimhavarman I
D. Simhavarman
Explanation:
Mahendravarman I, a prominent Pallava king who ruled in the 7th century CE, was a multi-talented ruler, a great patron of art and architecture, and a skilled writer. He is known to have assumed several titles, including 'Mattavilasa' (after his famous satirical play 'Mattavilasa Prahasana'), 'Vichitrachitta' (one with a curious mind), and 'Gunabhara' (one endowed with virtues).