(r. 1000–1055 CE), a polymath ruler of the Paramara dynasty. The title itself contains a double meaning: Refers to both a "battlefield" and a "mortal human being". Sutradhara: Literally means "thread-holder" or "architect".
: The title is a compound word Samarāṅgaṇa-sūtradhāra . While it literally translates to "architect of human dwellings," it is also interpreted as "stage manager for battlefields," a possible pun on King Bhoja's dual role as a conqueror and a builder.
A significant portion is devoted to the Prasada (temple), detailing the Nagara, Dravida, and Bhumija styles. It describes the proportions of the Shikhara (spire), the sanctum, and the intricate iconography of deities. 3. The "Yantras": Ancient Indian Robotics
