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  1. Who among the following is credited to have performed for Asvamedha sacrifices?
    1. Pushyamitra Sunga
    2. Pravarasen I
    3. Nandivarman
    4. Samudragupta
Correct Option: B

The Vakataka emperor Pravarasena I performed four Asvamedha Yajnas. Vakataka dynasty was the most important after the fall of Satavahanas and before the rise of Chalukyas they ruled in modern Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh. They were contemporary of Guptas. The dynasty was founded by Vindhyashakti but Pravarasena I was the real founder of Vakataka empire.


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