Q35
Ravikirti, a Jain, who composed the Aihole Prashasti, was patronized by -
A.
Pulakeshin-I
B.
Harsha
C.
Pulakeshin-II
AnswerD.
Kharavela
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The inscription is found at Aihole in Karnataka state, India. The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, court poet of Chalukya King, Pulakeshi II who reigned from 610 to 642 CE. The poetic verses (Shilalekh) of Ravikirti, in praise of the king, can be read in the Meguti temple, dated 634 CE.