Bilhan was a court poet in which of the following kingdoms?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vikramaditya VI.
- When Vikramaditya VI controlled the Western Chalukya dynasty in the eleventh century, Bilhan was a court poet.
- The Sanskrit epic *Vikramankadevacarita*, which honours the accomplishments of his patron, Vikramaditya VI, is Bilhan's most well-known work.
- The poem offers important historical context for understanding the era's culture and the ruler's reign. Bilhan has made a substantial contribution to Indian classical literature.