| 1. Pushy Amitra Sunga |
| 2. Samudragupta |
| 3. Pravarsenal |
| 4. PulakesinI |
A) 1 only
B) 1 and 2
C) 1, 2 and 3
D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: D
Solution :
Pusyamitra Sunga is said to have performed the Ashvamedha rite after he toppled Mauryan rule in 185 BC. A historically documented performance of the Ashvamedha is during the reign of Samudragupta (died 380), the fattier of Chandragupta II. Special coins were minted to commemorate the Ashvamedha and the king took on the title of Maharajadhiraja after successful completion of the sacrifice. Vakataka Dynasty 3rd (Century -5th Century AD) was founded by Vrndhyashakti. Pravarasena I was the real founder of Vakataka empire. He performed four AsvamedhaYajnas. Pulakesin I was a monarch from the Chalukya dynasty in tine western Deccan region. Pulakesin performed sacrifices like Asvamedha, Hiranyagarbha, Agnistoma, Vajapeya, Bahusuvarna and Paundarika. These details are provided by Ms Badami Cliff inscription dated Saka 565 (543 CE).
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