In Vijayanagara tradition the Deccan Sultans were called ashvapati, meaning:
- Lord of all men
- Lord of the sea
- Lord of horses
- Lord of elephants
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Correct answer: C. Lord of horses
1. The Gajapatis of Orissa were lords of elephants.
2. Ashvapati means lord of horses.
3. The rayas were narapati, lords of men.
_Source: syllabus Themes in Indian History II, Theme 7, An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara._