Ancient History PYQ 162 of 208 · Architecture in Ancient India

In which of the following inscriptions is an example of widow-burning mentioned?

  1. AEran stone inscription of Samudragupta
  2. BEran Pillar Inscription of Buddhagupta
  3. CEran Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta
  4. DEran Varaha Inscription of Toramana
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Eran Pillar Inscription of Bhanugupta

Explanation

The Eran pillar inscription of Bhanugupta, dated 510 CE, which records the sati of the wife of Goparaja after he died in battle. Eran is in Sagar district, Madhya Pradesh.

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