Q. Sayana the famous commentator of the Vedic texts, was patronised by :
(a) Parmara rulers
(b) Satvahana rulers
(c) Vijaynagar rulers
(d) Vakataka rulers
Ans: (c) Vijaynagar rulers
Explanation: Sayana was an important commentator on the Vedas. His commentary on the Rigveda was edited by Max Müller, 1849-1875.He flourished under the king Bukka I and his successor Harihara II in the Vijayanagar Empire of South India.