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Who was Mihirkula/Mihirgula?

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

Answer options

  1. Saka king
  2. Kushana king
  3. Huna king
  4. Pahlava king

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Huna king

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Huna king šŸ“š Explanation: Mihirkula was a powerful 'Huna king' who ruled Northern India in the early 6th century AD. He was known for being a very cruel ruler and an enemy of the Buddhist faith. He was a follower of Shiva and was eventually defeated by a group of Indian kings. His reign marked the peak and then the decline of Huna power in the region.