Q. Identify the ruler with the following facts about him:

1. He recovered Kannauj from Pala rulers which remained the capital of Pratihara Empire for almost a century
2. As a devout Vishnu devotee, he adopted the title of Adivaraha and released Adivaraha coins

Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Answer: Mihir Bhoja
Notes: Bhoja, sometimes referred to as Mihir Bhoja to distinguish him from Bhoja Parmara of Ujjain, was the real founder of Pratihara dynasty. We do not know much about the early life of Bhoja or when he ascended the throne. He rebuilt the empire and by about 836 CE, he recovered Kannauj from Pala rulers which remained the capital of Pratihara Empire for almost a century. According to an inscription, his territories extended to the western side of River Sutlej. He was a Vishnu devotee and adopted the title of ‘Adivaraha’. He was succeeded by his son, Mahendrapala I.