The legend of Prahlad and his father Hiranyakashyap was first set out in the
- A. Bhagwat Purana
- B. Vishnu Purana ✓
- C. Vamana Purana
- D. Agni Purana
Correct Answer: B. Vishnu Purana
Explanation
The ancient mythological legend of the demon king Hiranyakashyap and his son Prahlad is earliest detailed in the texts of the Vishnu Purana.
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