Who assumed the title 'Chittrakala Puli'?

Who assumed the title 'Chittrakala Puli'? Correct Answer Mahendra Varman I

Solution

The correct answer is Mahendra Varman I

Key Points

  • Simhavishnu was succeeded by his son Mahendravarman I.
  • At the beginning of his life, Mahendravarman I was a follower of Jainism, Later, he embraced Saivism due to the influence of the Saivaite Saint Tirunavukkarasar, who is also known as Appar.
  • Mahendravarman I had 26 titles. The titles Sathrumallan and Kalagapriyan show his military genius.
  • His generosity was known by the title Gunabhara.
  • Other titles such as Avanipajanan, Lalithanguran, Purushothaman, Sathyasanthan, Vichithra chithra, Narendran, Sethakari, Potharaiyan, Mahapidugu, Nayaparan, Vikraman, Mathavilasan, Anithyaragan, Sangeeranasathi, Alupthakaman and Nirabeshan are the some of them
  • Rajaraja I also known as Rajaraja Sivapada Sekhara, Telungana Kula Kala, Ponniyin Selvan (son of River Kaveri) and the titles are Parakesari, Rajakesari, Mummudi Cholan.

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