With reference to Trilochana-Pala, which of the following statements are correct?
1. He was titled Maha-Mandaleshvara in copper plate inscriptions.
2. His inscriptions record the donation of Ekallahara village to a Brahmin.
3. The mythical origin of his dynasty is traced to a vessel called Chuluka.
Select the correct answer:

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c)  1, 2 and 3
Explanation: •  Statement 1 is correct:  Trilochana-Pala was a prominent ruler of the  Lat-Chaulukya (Solanki) dynasty of Gujarat. In his copper plate inscriptions, such as the  Surat Plates dated 1050 CE, he is explicitly referred to by the high feudal title  Maha-Mandaleshvara. •  Statement 2 is correct: The Surat copper plate inscription records that Trilochana-Pala donated the  Ekallahara village (located in the modern-day Bharuch/Surat region) to a Brahmin named  Sankara. This donation was made to acquire spiritual merit for his deceased parents. •  Statement 3 is correct: Like other branches of the Chaulukyas, Trilochana-Pala’s dynasty traced its mythical origin to the  Chuluka (a small vessel or the hollow of a palm). According to legend, the progenitor of the race was created by  Lord Brahma from the water in his Chuluka to destroy the demons. • These inscriptions are vital for reconstructing the history of the  Lata region during the 11th century and its relationship with the main Chaulukya branch of  Anhilwara.
Information Booster: • The  Lat-Chaulukyas served as powerful feudatories and often asserted their independence during periods of weak central rule. • The term  Maha-Mandaleshvara indicates that while he was a powerful "Great Lord of a Circle," he still formally acknowledged a superior sovereign, typically the main Chaulukya or Paramara kings.
Additional Knowledge: Dynastic Myth • The  Chuluka origin story is a common trope among Agnikula clans to establish divine legitimacy. The  Surat plates go into detail describing this miraculous birth from Brahma's vessel.
Geography of the Grant • The village of  Ekallahara mentioned in the grant is identified with the modern village of the same name in the  Vagra taluka of Bharuch, illustrating the territorial extent of Trilochana-Pala's influence.