In The Ramayan of Valmiki, Bharat is Dasharatha's son and is a virtuous king that rules in absence of his brother Ram. He is characterized as a reluctant king. Thus, option C is correct.
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In Ramayan, Bharat is the half-brother of Lord Ram and acts as a substitute king till his brother returns back to Ayodhya. He was considered a reluctant king.
He lacked the decision-making ability and was unwilling to take the place instead of his brother. He ruled with hesitance in place of Ram as he thinks that he does not deserve to be the king.
Therefore, Bharat was a reluctant king.
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