Ravikirti was the court poet of which ruler?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Pulakeshin II.
Ravikirti was the court poet of the great Chalukya ruler Pulakeshin II, who ruled in the 7th century CE. Ravikirti is best known for composing the Aihole inscription, engraved on the walls of the Meguti Jain temple in Aihole (present-day Karnataka). This Sanskrit inscription in verse form praises the valor, conquests, and administration of Pulakeshin II, especially his victory over Harshavardhana of North India. Ravikirti’s work is considered a valuable historical source, reflecting the political and cultural achievements of the Chalukya dynasty. As a court poet, he played a key role in glorifying the king’s legacy through literature.