Option c is the correct answer. Kumarila Prabhakara, also known as Kumarila Bhatta, was a prominent philosopher and scholar who lived in the 7 th and 8 th centuries in India. He was a major proponent of the Purva-Mimamsa school of philosophy. Important Tips Purva-Mimamsa: Purva-Mimamsa, also called Mimamsa, is one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy. It focuses on the interpretation and analysis of the earlier portion (Karma-Kanda) of the Vedas, particularly the Samhita and Brahmana texts. The Purva-Mimamsa school emphasizes the study of rituals, sacrifices, and the correct performance of Vedic ceremonies.