HISTORY
MEDIAVAL INDIA
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Question
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The following Chalukya king performed an ashwamedha yajna?
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Pulkesin I
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Pulkesin II
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Pulkesin V
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Vikramaditya I
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -UPSC Mains. Q. Which among the following chalukyan king performed ‘Ashwamedha yajna’ ? Notes: Pulakesin I, the chalukya king, performed Ashwamedha Yajna (horse sacrifice ceremony) to access power.
Detailed explanation-2: -Pushyamitra fought with the Bactrian invasions and performed the Ashwamedha yajna in celebration. According to the Ayodhya Inscriptions of Dhandeva, Pushyamitra performed two Ashwamedha sacrifices in his reign. He also performed Rajasuya and Vajapeya.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Ashwamedha Yajna was performed by only those kings who were capable to fight wars and rule. So it showed the superiority of the king.
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