Consider the following pairs: 1. Pratihar King Bhoj | Gwalior Inscription 2. Satavahana King Pulumavi | Nasik Inscription 3. Hun King Toraman | Eran Varaha Inscription How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Gwalior inscription

• Mihira Bhoja, also known as Bhoja I, ruled from approximately 836 to 885 CE. He was one of the greatest rulers of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty.
• Bhoja I is known for his military conquests, administrative reforms, and patronage of art and culture.
• His reign marked the zenith of Pratihara power.
• The Gwalior Inscription is an important source of information about his rule, his achievements, and the extent of his empire.
• The Gwalior Inscription is crucial for understanding the history and territorial extent of the Pratihara Empire under Bhoja I.
• It also sheds light on the socio-religious life of the period, particularly the emphasis on temple-building and patronage of Hindu deities like Vishnu.
• Hence, pair 1 is correctly matched.

Nashik Inscription

• The Nashik inscriptions are found in the Pandav Leni caves, a group of rock-cut caves near Nashik, Maharashtra.
• These caves were important centers of Buddhist activity and are known for their inscriptions related to the Satavahana dynasty (1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE).
• One of the most famous inscriptions is attributed to Gautami Balashri, the mother of Gautamiputra Satakarni, which records the donation of a cave to the Buddhist monks during the reign of her grandson, Pulumavi.
• Vasisthiputra Pulumavi was one of the prominent rulers of the Satavahana dynasty and the son of Gautamiputra Satakarni, one of the most celebrated Satavahana kings.
• Pulumavi's reign is generally dated to around 110–138 CE. He continued the work of his father in consolidating the empire and expanding Satavahana influence.
• Hence, pair 2 is correctly matched.

Eran Vrah Inscription

• Eran is an ancient site located in the present-day Sagar district of Madhya Pradesh, India. It was an important cultural and religious center during ancient times, known for its inscriptions and temple ruins.
• The site is particularly famous for its Varaha (boar) sculpture, which is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. The Varaha inscription is found on the pedestal of this sculpture.
• Toramana was a ruler of the Alchon Huns (or Hephthalites), who invaded and controlled parts of northern and central India during the 5th and 6th centuries CE.
• The Eran Varaha Inscription mentions King Toramana. It is dated to the 6th century CE and provides evidence of Toramana’s rule in central India.
• The inscription is engraved on the base of a large Varaha (boar) statue, which is a symbol of Lord Vishnu rescuing the earth (personified as the goddess Bhudevi) from the cosmic ocean.
• This depiction is part of the Hindu mythological narrative where Vishnu, in his Varaha avatar, lifts the Earth out of the waters to save it from the demon Hiranyaksha.
• Hence, pair 3 is correctly matched.