Gunavarma I was an early
His works are considered extinct but are found referenced in later years. He was believed to have been patronised by King Ereganga Neetimarga II between the late 9th century and early 10th century. [Kamath (2001), p50] [Narasimhacharya (1988), p18 ]
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