Ancient History PYQ 141 of 208 · Gupta & Post-Gupta Period

Who was the author of the famous ‘Allahabad Prashasti’?

  1. AKalidasa
  2. BHarishena
  3. CRavikirti
  4. DShudraka
  5. ENone of the above / More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (b) Harishena

Explanation

Harishena, who composed it on an Ashokan pillar at Prayagraj in praise of Samudragupta. He describes himself as Sandhivigrahika, Kumaramatya and Dandanayaka.

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