B.P.S.C. CDPO (Pre) 2018
Gorathagiri in the Barabar Hills was conquered by <!-- layout: dcgm, kuyk -->
aRajaraja Chola
bKharavela✓ Correct
cMenander
dPushyamitra Shunga
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
Kharavela, the ruler of the Chedi dynasty, conquered Gorathagiri situated in the Barabar hill range. Kharavela’s Hathigumpha inscription is related to the great ruler Kharavela of the Chedi dynasty/Mahameghavahana dynasty. In this inscription, the word “Maharaja” is mentioned for the first time. <!-- layout: gppq, svcj, rxpi, wmga, fvff, fkaz -->
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