Consider the following statements about Soddhala, the poet:
He was patronized by Chhittaraja of the Shilahara dynasty.
He wrote the work Udayasundarikatha.
His Udayasundarikatha is a narrative poem that blends mythology and romance.
The work of Soddhala reflects the cultural vitality of 11th-century Maharashtra.
Which of the above statements is / are correct?

Question

All statements are correct.

Soddhala was indeed patronized by Chhittaraja of the Shilahara dynasty.
He composed Udayasundarikatha, a notable narrative.
The work combines elements of mythology and romance, consistent with trends of the era.
Soddhala’s writing exemplifies the dynamic literary and cultural environment of 11th-century Maharashtra, underlining the dynasty’s support for the arts.

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1, 2, 3 and 4 All statements are correct.

Soddhala was indeed patronized by Chhittaraja of the Shilahara dynasty.
He composed Udayasundarikatha, a notable narrative.
The work combines elements of mythology and romance, consistent with trends of the era.
Soddhala’s writing exemplifies the dynamic literary and cultural environment of 11th-century Maharashtra, underlining the dynasty’s support for the arts.

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