Consider the following pairs:
1. Gajapati - Name of a powerful Dynasty in Orissa
2. Ashvapati - Deccan Sultans
3. Narapati - Rayas of Vijayanagara
Which of the above pairs is/are correctly matched?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 1, 2 and 3.
Gajapati - Name of a powerful Dynasty in Orissa: This is correct. The term Gajapati literally means "Lord of elephants." It refers to the powerful dynasty that ruled over Orissa (modern-day Odisha) during the 15th century, particularly under Kapilendra Deva, who expanded his empire into Andhra Pradesh and Bengal.
Ashvapati - Deccan Sultans: This is correct. In the traditions of Vijayanagara, the Deccan Sultans are termed Ashvapati, which means "Lord of horses," reflecting their powerful cavalry forces.
Narapati - Rayas of Vijayanagara: This is correct. The Rayas of Vijayanagara are referred to as Narapati, meaning "Lord of men," indicating their control and authority over their people.
Thus, all three pairs are correctly matched, making the correct answer (c) 1, 2 and 3.