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Who was the author of the 'Vikramankadevacharita', a biography of Vikramaditya VI?

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

Answer options

  1. Kalhana
  2. Bilhana
  3. Padmagupta
  4. Somadeva

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Bilhana

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Bilhana šŸ“š Explanation: Bilhana was a Kashmiri poet who served as the court poet of the Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya VI. His work 'Vikramankadevacharita' is a Sanskrit poem that celebrates the life and conquests of his patron. It is considered a significant historical source for the history of the Chalukyas of Kalyani.