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The "Prayag Prashasti" (Allahabad Pillar Inscription) provides a detailed account of the military conquests of which Gupta ruler?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chandragupta I
  2. Samudragupta
  3. Chandragupta II
  4. Skandagupta

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Samudragupta

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Samudragupta šŸ“š Explanation: Composed by the court poet Harisena in Sanskrit, the Prayag Prashasti lists the various kings and kingdoms defeated by Samudragupta. It describes his policy of direct annexation in the North (Aryavarta) and suzerainty in the South (Dakshinapatha). Due to his undefeated military record mentioned here, V.A. Smith called him the "Napoleon of India."