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Who among the following was born in a military camp in the course of his father’s campaign?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Amoghavarsha Rashtrakuta
  2. Bhoj Parmara
  3. Dharmapala
  4. D. Nagabhatta-II Pratihara

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Amoghavarsha Rashtrakuta

Explanation: The correct answer is A. Amoghavarsha Rashtrakuta. Amoghavarsha I, one of the most celebrated rulers of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, is known for his peaceful reign, scholarship, and promotion of Jainism. According to inscriptions and historical accounts, he was born in 800 CE in a military camp during a campaign led by his father, Govinda III, a powerful Rashtrakuta ruler.