Which of the following was NOT a type of sacrifice performed by kings in ancient India to establish their position?

Muvendavelan

The correct answer is Option 4- Muvendavelan

Muvendavelan was NOT a type of sacrifice performed by kings in ancient India to establish their position. It is a term used to refer to three Chola kings who were known for their military prowess and conquests: Raja Raja Chola I, Rajendra Chola I, and Kulothunga Chola I.

The other three options are all types of sacrifices that were performed by ancient Indian kings to establish their position.

• Vajapeya: A soma sacrifice that was performed to ensure the prosperity of the kingdom and the king.
• Rajasuya: A sacrifice that was performed to mark the coronation of a king and to assert his dominance over other kings.
• Ashvamedha: A horse sacrifice that was performed to prove the king's universal sovereignty.