The Prayag Prashasti gives information about the victories of which Gupta ruler?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Samudragupta
The Prayag Prashasti, composed by the court poet Harishena and engraved on the Allahabad pillar, describes the achievements and campaigns of Samudragupta. It records his relations with different rulers and regions, though it naturally presents a royal point of view. The inscription is therefore associated chiefly with Samudragupta, not the other Gupta rulers.
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Samudragupta
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The Prayag Prashasti, composed by the court poet Harishena and engraved on the Allahabad pillar, describes the achievements and campaigns of Samudragupta. It records his relations with different rulers and regions, though it naturally presents a royal point of view. The inscription is therefore associated chiefly with Samudragupta, not the other Gupta rulers.
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This is a Class 11 History question. Chapter: Writing and City Life. Topic: Development and uses of writing.
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