Indian History

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Correct Answer : Option a

Explanation
Row 1 is correctly matched: The title "Gajapati" means "Lord of Elephants" and was used by the rulers of Odisha. The Gajapati rulers, especially the Gajapati dynasty of Odisha, used this title to signify their power, often in reference to their military strength and their control over elephants, which were important in warfare and royal ceremonies

Row 2 is not correctly matched: The title "Ashvapati" means "Lord of Horses," but it was not specifically associated with the Vijayanagara rulers. It was a title used by several other Indian rulers, especially in North India, to denote a ruler's mastery or control over cavalry. The Vijayanagara Rayas, on the other hand, are more commonly associated with titles like "Raya" or "Krishnadevaraya" rather than Ashvapati.

Row 3 is not correctly matched: While "Narapati" does mean "Lord of Men," it was not specifically associated with the Deccan Sultans. The term was used in broader contexts, including by various rulers across India, but the title "Narapati" is more commonly linked with Indian kings in general, rather than specifically with the Deccan Sultans.