Ancient and Medieval Indian Rulers

Nagara-vyavaharika Mahamattas were judicial officers responsible for the administration of justice in the cities during the Asokan period.

This is the correct answer. Specialised drills have been found at Chanhudaro, Lothal and at Dholavira.

This is the correct answer as both statements a and c are correct.

The fourth Buddhist council was held at Kundalvana in Kashmir during the reign of the Kushan emperor Kanishka. It was presided over by Vasumitra and Ashvaghosha.

Hiuen Tsang (Xuanzang) was a Chinese Buddhist monk who traveled to India during the 7th century. He spent significant time in the court of Emperor Harshvardhana.

Chandragupta II, a powerful ruler of the Gupta Empire, adopted the title Vikramaditya due to his military prowess and patronage of arts and literature.

The Sun Temple at Konark was built by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century.

Bajirao I, the Peshwa of the Maratha Empire, is widely credited with the massive expansion of the Maratha territory across India during the 18th century.

Chandragupta Maurya is credited with establishing the Mauryan Empire, the first empire to unify most of the Indian subcontinent, often referred to as the first emperor of India.

The Vijayanagara Empire was founded in 1336 by two brothers, Harihara I and Bukka Raya I, in the southern part of India.

The Allahabad Pillar inscription, also known as the Prayag Prashasti, was composed by Harisena and details the military conquests and achievements of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta.

Bimbisara was the first major ruler of the Haryanka dynasty and is credited with laying the foundation for Magadha's expansion through matrimonial alliances and conquest. Ajatashatru was his son who further expanded the kingdom, but Bimbisara is recognized as the initial architect of its rise.

 Option (4) is correct.

Mihir Bhoja is widely recognized as a major ruler of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, though Nagabhata I is often credited as the founder. Given the options, Mihir Bhoja is the most prominent historical figure listed associated with the empire's peak.