Which king inscribed the Hathigumpha (Elephant Cave) inscription in Udayagiri Hills, Odisha?

Kharavela

The correct answer is Option 3- Kharavela

The Hathigumpha inscription in Udayagiri Hills, Odisha, was inscribed by Kharavela, the second king of the Kharavela dynasty. He reigned from 114 to 102 BCE. The inscription is written in Sanskrit and records Kharavela's military conquests, his religious patronage, and his public works projects.

The Hathigumpha inscription is one of the most important historical documents from ancient India. It provides valuable insights into the life and times of Kharavela and his kingdom.

The other options are incorrect. Galaveya was the founder of the Kharavela dynasty, but he did not rule long enough to have inscribed the Hathigumpha inscription. Vaduka was a later king of the Kharavela dynasty, but he did not rule until the 2nd century CE. Sobhanaraja was a king of the Somavamshi dynasty, which ruled Odisha from the 9th to the 12th centuries CE. He did not rule until the 11th century CE.