DIRECTIONS: In Questions Nos. 146-150, The diagram shows Ravikirti, a Jain, who composed the Aihole Prashasti, was patronized by

Explanation

(610-642 A.D.) was a follower of Vaishnavism. The inscription of Ravikirti, his court poet, is a eulogy of the Pulakeshi II and is available at the Meguti temple. It is dated 634 CE and is written in Sanskrit language and old Kannada script. The Aihole inscription describes the achievements of Pulakeshi II and his victory against King Harshavardhana.