Q. Who established the famous Dhauta Pariksha scholarly examination in the Mithila region?
Answer: King Mahesha Thakura of Darbhanga Raj
Notes: Dhauta Pariksha was instituted by King Mahesha Thakura of Darbhanga Raj in Mithila. It was a rigorous exam for scholars, conferring colored dhotis and the Dhaut Samman. The tradition was crucial for Panjikars’ certification and continued until the decline of Darbhanga Raj.