Which among the following titles was assumed by Vijayanagar emperor Devaraya II of Sangam dynasty?
[A] Maharahadhiraj
[B] Gajabetegara
[C] Abhinava Bhoja
[D] Yavanrayjaya Sthapancharya
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Correct Answer: B [Gajabetegara]
Notes:
The emperor of the Vijayanagara Empire, Devaraya II (also called Praudh Devraya) assumed the title of ‘Gajabetegara’ that literally means “Hunter of elephants”, an honorific that explained his addiction to hunting elephants or a metaphor referring to his victories against enemies who were “as strong as elephants.
