The correct answer is: a) Bhatarka.
Bhatarka was the founder of the Maitraka dynasty of Valabhi. He was a Brahmin who came to power in the early 5th century CE. He founded the city of Valabhi, which became the capital of his kingdom. Bhatarka was a powerful ruler and he extended his kingdom to include much of Gujarat and Kathiawar. He was also a patron of the arts and he built many temples and monasteries.
Bhatarka was succeeded by his son, Dronasimha. Dronasimha was a wise and just ruler. He continued his father’s work of expanding the kingdom and he also built many more temples and monasteries. Dronasimha was succeeded by his son, Dharasena I. Dharasena I was a powerful and successful ruler. He extended his kingdom to include much of Malwa and Rajasthan. He was also a patron of the arts and he built many more temples and monasteries. Dharasena I was succeeded by his son, Shiladitya. Shiladitya was the most famous ruler of the Maitraka dynasty. He was a great warrior and he defeated many of his enemies. He was also a patron of the arts and he built many more temples and monasteries. Shiladitya was succeeded by his son, Dharasena II. Dharasena II was a powerful ruler but he was not as successful as his father. He was defeated by the Chalukyas of Badami and he lost much of his kingdom. Dharasena II was succeeded by his son, Dhruvasena I. Dhruvasena I was a weak ruler and he was unable to stop the decline of the Maitraka dynasty. The dynasty came to an end in the early 8th century CE.
The Maitraka dynasty was a powerful and influential dynasty that ruled over Gujarat and Kathiawar for over 300 years. They were patrons of the arts and they built many temples and monasteries. The dynasty came to an end in the early 8th century CE.