Legitimacy and Ritual in Medieval India
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2015
Evidence Source
UPSC Level
ID: HIS_MED_2015_50 Ref: Standard Educational Reference
Who out of the following performed a ritual called 'Hiranya-Garbha'?
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Correct Option: C
Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta Empire, performed the 'Hiranya-Garbha' ritual to attain Kshatriya status and legitimize his rule after defeating the Chalukyas.