The titles of ‘Rayagajakesari’ and ‘Dayagajakesari’ were associated wi

The titles of ‘Rayagajakesari’ and ‘Dayagajakesari’ were associated with which one of the following dynasties?

Kakatiya
Vijayanagara
Gajapati
Rashtrakuta
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2023
The titles ‘Rayagajakesari’ (Lord of Kings and Elephants) and ‘Dayagajakesari’ (Compassionate Lord of Elephants) were titles adopted by kings of the Gajapati dynasty of Odisha, particularly during their height of power in the 15th and 16th centuries. These titles reflect the military strength of the Gajapatis, who were known for their large elephant forces (‘Gajapati’ literally means ‘Lord of Elephants’).
– ‘Gajapati’ itself means ‘Lord of Elephants’.
– The dynasty was known for its powerful elephant corps.
– These titles were used by rulers of the Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha.
– The Kakatiya dynasty ruled in the Deccan region (modern Telangana and Andhra Pradesh).
– The Vijayanagara Empire was a prominent South Indian empire based in the Deccan.
– The Rashtrakuta dynasty ruled large parts of South India in the 6th to 10th centuries.
– While other dynasties also maintained elephants, the titles specifically mentioned are strongly associated with the Gajapatis.
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